Very Sweet c. 1880s Presumed Child Made Hybrid Cherokee Basket with Calico Edging and Groats Package Lining pregnant woman and the nails attaching the

and the nails attaching the carvings to their platforms have some wiggle) but what marvelous and very charming creatures

I'd fill this one with a flowering branch or two and it would make the room

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

which makes it even better

or at least I don't

Very Sweet c. 1880s Presumed Child Made Hybrid Cherokee Basket with Calico Edging and Groats Package Lining pregnant woman and the nails attaching thePurchased 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