New England Antique Splint Basket with Carved Wood Handle dark stained wooden box edu/collections/interviews/oral-history-interview-michael-cohen-11754

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Best of all is the design of original box

but also because they make a largely black and white wardrobe far more exciting

or on its own in a windowsill or on a bedside table

are sized for 13x18 inch pillows

New England Antique Splint Basket with Carved Wood Handle dark stained wooden box edu/collections/interviews/oral-history-interview-michael-cohen-11754Photos do not do justice to the gorgeous warm sheen on this antique splint basket; this is just a super lovely thing. Late 19th century, I believe, it features a carved wooden handle, notched below the lip on each side and then woven into the basket as it tapers down the sides. This basket is pretty sturdy and could still be put to use gathering this or that, though I'd probably be inclined just to display it somewhere to be admired. I purchased it at