Historic Baskets

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

HM3035; 3036; 3037; 3038; 3039

Sewing Notions Set
By Camilla Lyons Sockalexis, Penobscot c. 1934

Sets generally consisted of a pincushion, needle case, scissors case, thimble holder and
button basket.

Penobscot Basket for Sewing Notions
c. 1920-1930
HM6314.1

Penobscot Basketry Lamp
c. 1940
HM7448

Passamaquoddy Half-Moon Purse

c. 1930-1940

HM8605

Band Basket
c. 1860
HM9209

Penobscot Open Work Basket with porcupine curls
c. 1880
HM7007

Penobscot Open Work Basket
c. 1870
HM8293

HM7106.2

Flask covered in woven brown ash splints
c. 1910

Jars and bottles of all sorts were commonly covered with basket stuff. Depression glass vases, B & M bake bean jars, patent medicine bottles, and drinking glasses were often used.

Barrel Basket
By Florence Shay, Penobscot
c. 1920-1940
HM9161

Penobscot Curly Bowl
c. 1930
HM8254.1