Penobscot handkerchief block, 1907
Contributed by Hudson Museum, Univ. of Maine
Item 23461
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This block was used to make baskets designed to hold handkerchiefs.
It has the following inscription: "Mrs. Peter Ranco, Castine, Me, July 23, 1907, Made by Peter Ranco."
Other Information
- Title: Penobscot handkerchief block, 1907
- Creator: Ranco, Peter
- Creation Date: 1907-07-23
- Subject Date: 1907
- Town: Castine
- County: Hancock
- State: ME
- Media: Wood
- Local Code: HM 3372
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Hudson Museum, Univ. of Maine
5746 Maine Center for the Arts, Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-1902
http://www.umaine.edu/hudsonmuseum/
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LC Subject Headings
Basket making--Equipment and supplies
Native American arts
Sweetgrass baskets
Indian art--North America
Indians of North America--Maine--Implements
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Implements, utensils, etc.
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