19th Century American Feather Basket














19th Century American Feather Basket
$1,250.00
A monumental 19th century American ash and oak splint feather basket of fantastic size with two banded handles, a wide bentwood rib running around the belly of the basket, and a wooden ring base. Every farm in American had a feather basket where chicken and duck feathers were stored after plucking, and used to make pillows, winter jackets, and other domestic needs.
29.5 in W x 24.5 in. D x 20 in. H