Birch Bark Sewing Basket

1938

John Cooke

Associated Names
John Cooke

Artist, American, born Wales, c. 1880 - 1969

The image shows a textured wicker container with a large rectangular shape and a slightly sloping top. The surface is intricately designed with floral embroidery on its sides, displaying earthy tones of cream, tan, and brown, accented with soft greens and pinks in the flowers. The container is positioned centrally with its top facing slightly upwards to the left, exposing the decorative floral panels on the sides.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23 x 28.1 cm (9 1/16 x 11 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" long; 5" wide; 5" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13508

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John Cooke 1938

Wikidata ID

Q64582186

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