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Central American ➔ Basket
Identifier:
113657Description:
Cylindrical, woven straw basket with flat bottom and double-thickness rim. Alternating, diagonal bands of light and dark purple are interwoven with natural straw to form geometric patterns. Remnants of green ribbon handle still attached to sides.;Identified by Martha Egan, Pachamama Store Owner, Albuquerque, NM; tel: 505.898.7554Materials:
Woven, Straw, RibbonDimensions:
5.5" hCurrent Location Status:
In StorageSource:
Gift Of Estate Of Loraine Pratt ImmenRelated Entity:
Estate of Loraine Pratt Immen (donor)Loraine Immen was born in 1840 in Mount Clemens, Michigan. At the age of 14, she became a teacher. In 1880 she won her senior class project of the National School of Elocution and Oratory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Then, and throughout her life, she donated the proceeds to various projects in the Grand Rapids area, including busts of notable figures and several drinking fountains. The Grand Rapids History Center holds a large selection of the Elaine Pratt Immen collection.