Campell River, Vancouver Island Museum Photo Gallery

MCR 989.34.2

MCR 989.34.2
MCR 989.34.2
MCR 989.34.2
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In 1988 the donor of this basket indicated that it was made around 1918 by Marian Francis. Examination of early records have so far failed to turn up a Marian Francis. The 1911 census for Church House lists a Frank George and a George Frank. George Frank was later known as George Francis.  His wife's name was Mary Magdalene.  Frank George was married to a woman named Mary Ann, which is spelled 'Marian' on some records.

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Description:

One rectangular Northern Coast Salish basket with two long bail handles. Slat coil construction with imbricated design in the traditional 3 colours (red, black and white). The design consists of a V-shape motif on each of the 4 sides. Twine used for core of handles. Top coil of basket form 4 loops for handles.


Date of Manufacture: ca 1918.


Techniques: slat coil, imbrication


Materials: cedar root, cedar bark, bitter cherry bark, corn husk.


Overall Dimensions: 34.5cm long X 34.5cm wide X 20.5cm high