Lot 139: Herb Carrier

Maple and pine, original light stained varnish finish, fixed hoop handle attached with copper rivets to the exterior, two fingers with small copper tacks, very fine condition, North Family, New Lebanon, NY, c. 1900, original card typed “Herb Gathering Tray, Herbs were gathered leaf by leaf or blossom by blossom when each was at its prime. This was a task for the women and children of each society.”, 7″ h (to top of handle), 3″ h (to rim), 14 1/4″ l, 11″ w, (ex. Bissland collection).

Estimate: $600-900