Thimble basket by Theresa Lyon Sockalexis, Indian Island, ca. 1934

Contributed by Hudson Museum, Univ. of Maine

Description

Part of a set of fancy baskets used for sewing, this thimble basket dates to about 1934.

Theresa Camilla Lyon Sockalexis, a noted Penobscot basketmaker, created this basket, along with a needle case, pin cushion, scissors case and button basket.

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  • Title: Thimble basket by Theresa Lyon Sockalexis, Indian Island, ca. 1934
  • Creator: Theresa Lyon Sockalexis
  • Creation Date: circa 1934
  • Subject Date: circa 1934
  • Location: Indian Island, Penobscot County, ME
  • Media: Ash splints
  • Local Code: HM 3037
  • Object Type: Physical Object

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Hudson Museum, Univ. of Maine
5746 Maine Center for the Arts, Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-1902
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