Very Sweet c. 1880s Presumed Child Made Hybrid Cherokee Basket with Calico Edging and Groats Package Lining pregnant woman and one very very fine

and one very very fine hairline crack that starts at the lip and runs midway down the side

A little wear to paint on a few

but I liked it too much to pass it by

or at least I don't

--as it feels right to preen and pose it proximity to it

Very Sweet c. 1880s Presumed Child Made Hybrid Cherokee Basket with Calico Edging and Groats Package Lining pregnant woman and one very very finePurchased 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