Nelda J. Merritt (TN, 1959-1997), Dyed Split Oak Egg Basket

Short Mountain Woodbury, Tennessee, finely woven white oak, weavers with natural dyed handle and rim, pencil inscribed to interior "Nelda J. Merritt Stones River Rd. Short Mtn. Woodbury, Tenn. 37190".

10 x 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.

Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Some dust soiling to interstices and light dye fading; otherwise good estate condition.