Peach basket (one of a pair)
Probably Delaware
1875-1930
Measurements
13 in x 15-3/4 in (dia)
Materials
Hickory, white pine (bottom)
Credit Line
Historic Odessa Foundation
Accession Number
1982.334
Inscription
The remnants of a black-painted stencil remain on the outside bottoms of each basket. “SHER’S” with additional lettering below is on accession no. 1982.334.2.
Condition Notes
The splint is broken in a few places.
Provenance
Ex coll. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison V. Davis. The baskets were purchased on October 30, 1982, at a Harry Rudnick & Sons auction for Margaret Brady Davis (1904-1986) held in Odessa. She and her husband operated the Davis General Store, built c. 1828, on Main Street in Odessa.
Comments
The peach basket (so-called by the former owners) has a circular solid-wood base and lattice-work sides that are secured by a thin strip of wood nailed into the side edge of the bottom board. The top of the lattice is held between two strips of wood that form inside and outside hoops. Both baskets are of the same size, materials, and construction.
