Very Sweet c. 1880s Presumed Child Made Hybrid Cherokee Basket with Calico Edging and Groats Package Lining old wooden hat form where a tension bar inside

where a tension bar inside can be pressed open

but a little something to lean against would be good

and nuanced way

Golden like the sun

Benedict and Gabriel deep in a chess match in front the fire

Very Sweet c. 1880s Presumed Child Made Hybrid Cherokee Basket with Calico Edging and Groats Package Lining old wooden hat form where a tension bar insidePurchased from a dealer in New Hampshire, I thought this basket was so intriguing for its combination of elements, including the use of antique red and indigo calicos for the edging, and a lining made from (a very patriotically themed) American Flaked Oat Groats sack, while hide was used to line the top flap. Once home I did an image search and turned up one very relevant reference a photo of a very very similar basket that accompanied a "Find a