Jennie Shaw

Jennie Shaw - Born  around 1874

"Jennie's baskets are less inconsistent in technique than in approach.  Her start may be plain or braided.  Jennie averages five stitches per centimeter, and she generally employs a wide coil.  Jennie usually attempts to cover as much of the surface of the basket as possible, either with medium sized designs evenly dispersed or with extremely large alternating motifs.  These complex and expansive designs are made especially bold and striking by the coarseness of the stitch and coil." 

Picture and Text From Marvin Cohodas Ph.D. Book:
"Degikup"

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