Key Basket

Date1800-1850

MediumLeather.

DimensionsOH (including handle): 8 1/2"; OW (base): 4"; OL (base): 6 1/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1967-295

DescriptionDESCRIPTION:
Basket with quarter round handle extending from side to side. The object is of oval shape with sides tapering inward from top to bottom; flat bottom and exterior sides tooled with designs of interlaced hearts, lozengers, circles, and six-pointed stars; the initials "J.M.K." tooled in Roman capitals in a row at one exterior end; appliqued leather in bold outlines extends from exterior at each side from top to bottom to secure handle.
InscribedThe initials "J.M.K." tooled in Roman capitals in a row at one exterior end.
MarkingsNone found.