Two Shaker Utility Baskets: A Gathering and Laundry Basket
19th Century
the first, of rounded form with rigid handle, marked, "LMP" to base of handle one side, and "LNF" to base of handle of the other side; and the second, of rectangular form with double- handle.
Height 15 1/2 x diameter 13 3/4 inches and Height 13 x width 18 x depth 14 1/2 inches.
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Provenance:
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Zieget, 1963 (accession nos. 1963-160-69 and 1963-160-74),
Sold by order of the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to benefit acquisitions.
