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July 19, 1899
The Silver State
Unionville, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada
What is this article about?
The U.S. National Museum acquires the renowned Hudson collection of 250 Indian basketwork pieces from California, the finest in the world and irreplaceable as the art dies out. Dr. J.W. Hudson collected it over nine years. The British Museum failed to obtain it despite efforts.
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BRITISH MUSEUM'S QUEST.
Goes to the American Institution—Nominal Price.
By The Silver State's Leased Wire.
WASHINGTON, July 19.—The National Museum, through the Bureau of Ethnology, has just received from California the entire Hudson collection of Indian basketwork. This is the finest collection in existence. The museum collection is now not only the finest in the world, but one which never can be duplicated, as basket making is already a dying art among the Indians. The Hudson collection numbers about 250 pieces, at least half of which would be worth from $100 to $250 each in the market. It was made by Dr. J. W. Hudson during about nine years intimate association with the Pomo and other Pacific Coast tribes. Many of the specimens are sacrificial baskets which require from one to three years to make, and which are seldom secured by collectors, being burned on the death of their owners.
The British Museum has been after this collection but failed to secure it. Professor Mason of the Bureau obtaining an option on it last year. The price to the National Museum was almost nominal.
Goes to the American Institution—Nominal Price.
By The Silver State's Leased Wire.
WASHINGTON, July 19.—The National Museum, through the Bureau of Ethnology, has just received from California the entire Hudson collection of Indian basketwork. This is the finest collection in existence. The museum collection is now not only the finest in the world, but one which never can be duplicated, as basket making is already a dying art among the Indians. The Hudson collection numbers about 250 pieces, at least half of which would be worth from $100 to $250 each in the market. It was made by Dr. J. W. Hudson during about nine years intimate association with the Pomo and other Pacific Coast tribes. Many of the specimens are sacrificial baskets which require from one to three years to make, and which are seldom secured by collectors, being burned on the death of their owners.
The British Museum has been after this collection but failed to secure it. Professor Mason of the Bureau obtaining an option on it last year. The price to the National Museum was almost nominal.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Indian Basketwork
Hudson Collection
National Museum
British Museum
Pomo Tribe
Sacrificial Baskets
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. J. W. Hudson
Professor Mason
Where did it happen?
California
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. J. W. Hudson
Professor Mason
Location
California
Event Date
July 19
Story Details
The National Museum receives the Hudson collection of Indian basketwork, collected by Dr. Hudson from Pomo and Pacific Coast tribes over nine years, including rare sacrificial baskets. The British Museum's bid fails, and the U.S. acquires it at nominal price.