Contributed by Hudson Museum, Univ. of Maine
Description
Penobscot Indian Theresa Camilla Lyon Sockalexis made this button basket, part of a set of sewing baskets that includes a needle case, thimble holder, pin cushion and scissors case in addition to this basket.
She was well known for her fine basketwork.
About This Item
- Title: Penobscot button basket by Theresa Lyon Sockalexis, ca. 1934
- Creator: Theresa Lyon Sockalexis
- Creation Date: 1934
- Subject Date: 1934
- Location: Indian Island, Penobscot County, ME
- Media: Ash splints
- Local Code: HN3039
- Object Type: Physical Object
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- Basket making
- Basketwork
- Buttons
- Containers
- Indian art--North America
- Indian baskets
- Indians of North America--Maine
- Wabanaki Indians
- Penobscot baskets
- Penobscot Indians
- Sewing--Equipment and supplies
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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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