Bowl
1880–90
Object PlaceCalifornia (Southern), United States
Medium/TechniqueGrass foundation, sewn probably with Juncus sp. and portions dyed black
DimensionsOverall: 14 x 39.4 x 39.4 cm (5 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 15 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Robert Hopkins Storer
Accession number1992.284
On View
Not on viewClassificationsBasketry
Collections
ProvenanceSold by the Fred Harvey Company, Albuquerque, NM, to Robert Hopkins Storer (b. 1874 - d. 1964) and Florence Bailey Bartlett (b. 1875 - d. 1952), Needham, MA; 1952, by inheritance to their daughter, Elizabeth Bradford Storer (b. 1916 - d. 2004), Needham [see note]; 1992, gift of Elizabeth Bradford Storer to the MFA. (Accession Date June 24, 1992)
NOTE: The donor stated that she inherited the bowl in 1952, and that it had been purchased from Fred Harvey.
NOTE: The donor stated that she inherited the bowl in 1952, and that it had been purchased from Fred Harvey.
early 20th century
October 1, 1861
before 1899
before 1902
1880–1900
about 1890
about 1890–1920
about 1990