Between-centers turned basket lid mold probably of Atlantic white cedar. Circumference of top carved to form hexagon. Heavy cardboard secured to mold bottom with iron tacks to increase height by 1/8", and a strip of rattan tacked to bottom circumference with copper tacks.
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