Contributed by Hudson Museum, Univ. of Maine
Description
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."
About This Item
- Title: Penobscot handkerchief block, 1907
- Creator: Peter Ranco
- Creation Date: 1907-07-23
- Subject Date: 1907
- Location: Castine, Hancock County, ME
- Media: Wood
- Local Code: HM 3372
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Basket making--Equipment and supplies
- Implements, utensils, etc.
- Indian art--North America
- Indians of North America--Maine--Implements
- Native American arts
- Sweetgrass baskets
- Tools
- Wabanaki Indians
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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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