Contributed by Hudson Museum, Univ. of Maine
Description
Part of a set of fancy baskets used for sewing, this thimble basket dates to about 1934.
Theresa Camilla Lyon Sockalexis, a noted Penobscot basketmaker, created this basket, along with a needle case, pin cushion, scissors case and button basket.
About This Item
- Title: Thimble basket by Theresa Lyon Sockalexis, Indian Island, ca. 1934
- Creator: Theresa Lyon Sockalexis
- Creation Date: circa 1934
- Subject Date: circa 1934
- Location: Indian Island, Penobscot County, ME
- Media: Ash splints
- Local Code: HM 3037
- Object Type: Physical Object
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- Basket making
- Basketwork
- Containers
- Indian art--North America
- Indian baskets
- Indians of North America--Maine
- Penobscot baskets
- Wabanaki Indians
- Penobscot Indians
- Sewing--Equipment and supplies
- Thimbles
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For more information about this item, contact:
Hudson Museum, Univ. of Maine5746 Maine Center for the Arts, Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-1902
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