probably Pennsylvania, 19th century, two woven rye straw and oak splint baskets with fitted lids, one round, 11-3/4 x 19 in.; one oval, 10 x 24 in.; woven oak splint gathering basket with woven handle, inscribed in marker to base "Vickie Mabe 2000", 15 x 25 in. , Provenance: A North Carolina Private Collection
Condition
round lidded basket lacking both handles; oval basket lacking one handle, lid with some losses to coils; other typical losses to coils and splints; gathering basket with separation to central base splint on one end, the other end reattached with two staples, small loss to handle, some minor stains, minor wear to splints