Baby Carrier Item Number: 1653/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Brown, elongated, elliptically shaped baby carrier with a flat bottom and open top. Horizontal bands of light brown colour are woven along the upper portion of the top half of the cradle; repeating red and black vertical designs cover the sides.
History Of Use
Basketry cradles are thought to be of relatively recent origin by some basketry experts (e.g., Andrea Laforet). They may first have appeared in the late 1800s or early 1900s. In the early to mid 20th century basket makers began expanding their reportoire of shapes and styles for collectors, and many new forms were seen including tea cups, tables, suitcases, and hand bags to name a few.
Cultural Context
basketry; children
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Frances M. Richardson before July 27, 1995
- Received from Frances M. Richardson (Donor) on July 27, 1995
What
- Name
- Baby Carrier
- Identification Number
- 1653/4
- Type of Item
- carrier
- Material
- wood, grass, cherry bark and cedar root
- Overall
- height 4.5 in, width 8.1 in, depth 26.5748 in
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish
- Previous Owner
- Frances M. Richardson
- Received from
- Frances M. Richardson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before July 27, 1995
- Acquisition Date
- on July 27, 1995
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1653/0004