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Condition Report Detail
Museum asset:
(YKA_3)
Reporter:
Daryll Bellingham
Reported At:
09-02-2017
Summary:
Fair - minor wear or damage
Details:
Item shows evidence of use (as a sewing basket in Eastman family) and age of the materials. There is also some dark, almost black, rust marks in the central row of the handle on one side. When item was received there were two rusty needles threaded into the weaving at the location of the rust marks. There are two white pigment marks on bottom of basket.
Damage Description:
Dark coloured rust marks on weaving material on central row of handle on one side. Mark approx 20 mm.
Damage/Wear:
Brittle
Discolouration
No damage
Rust
curling