MCR 989.34.2
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.
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