Historic Work Baskets

MacKean & Supply Co.
Boston

 

”Gentlemen, [sic]
We Do not keep mill baskets in stock, but we sometimes get them made to order: several of our Indian men doing such heavy work. If you will let us know what you want- we will quote the price and have them made if desired.”

—George Hunt, Penobscot Indian Agent
c. 1904

 

	Sewing Basket with indigo dyed splints and standard diamond curls Penobscot c. 1870 Anonymous lender
	Band Box with standard diamond curls Penobscot c. 1870-1890 Loanded by the Old Town Museum
	Fruit Bowl with standard diamond curls Penobscot c. 1900 Anonymous lender
	Shopper Passamaquoddy/Penobscot c. 1940 Loaned by Margo Boyd and Stephen Bicknell
	Showshoe Weave Basket Penobscot Loaned by Peter Smith Terry Collection, Unity College
	Melon Basket Mi’kmaq Loaned by the Abbe Museum
	Waste Basket Malseet Loaned by Margo Boyd and Stephen Bicknell
	Fishing Creel Maliseet Loaned by The Abbe Musuem