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Start Over Collector Long Charley Donor Alfred L. Kroeber Function 1.5 Household
Hearst Museum object titled Sifter basket, accession number 1-11758, described as Sifter basket; twined. Warp is Hazel (Corylus cornuta californica), weft is Sugar pine (Pinus lambertiana). White pattern is Beargrass (Xerophyllum tenax). Very grimy from use. Worn. 1 hole in edge. Plain twined. Started in 3 strand twining, and then turned over and twining continued. White overlay floated on back. Dark parallel lines radiate from center. Zigzag motif.
Hearst Museum object titled Treasure basket, accession number 1-11760, described as Trinket basket; twined. Warp and weft are Hazel (Corylus cornuta californica). Half openwork, blackened with age.
Hearst Museum object titled Wicker basket, accession number 1-11759, described as Wicker basket; twined. Warp is Hazel (Corylus cornuta californica), weft is Sugar pine (Pinus lambertiana) and Hazel. White pattern is Beargrass (Xerophyllum tenax). Small basket in simple twining on multiple warp, but finished at border in overlaying. Grimy from use. Plain twined. White 2 faced overlay band below rim - below, large weft element produces a semi - open weave. Origin is unusual in showing two sets of 5 pairs of warp sticks.

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