Lightship Basket Maker: Marion B. Landfors (American, 1925–2016)
Maker: Arthur Landfors (American, born 1923)

2001

American Decorative Arts

By appointment, Wurtele Study Center

Medium

Cherry, cane, ivory, brass

Dimensions

6 1/2 × 10 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (16.51 × 26.67 × 19.05 cm)
other (Height with handle extended): 12 1/2 in. (31.75 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of the Artists, Marion and Arthur Landfors

Accession Number

2002.11.1

Geography

Made in Needham, Massachusetts

Culture

American

Period

21st century

Classification

Containers

Disclaimer

Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of records is ongoing.

Provenance
The Landfors made the basket in their home shop.
Bibliography

  • "Acquisitions 2002," Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin (2003): 146.

Object copyright
Not Assigned
Additional information

Object/Work type

baskets

Subject

Women makers

Signed

Incised on underside in script "Marion B. Landfors/-2001-"

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