Susanville resident Viola Roseberry (1860-1936) had a special fondness of Native American heritage and that of their basketry. She possessed a large basket collection. In 1915, the collection was displayed at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco. To coincide with the exhibit she published a book, Illustrated History of Indian Baskets and Plates made by California Indians and Many Other Tribes. Book had a price of 50 cents.
The cover picture is of Lena Peconum who has numerous descendants in this area. Viola wrote stories behind the baskets, such as one Maidu woman Comanche, who at the time was believed to be the oldest Maidu weaver, approaching 100 years of age, and residing in Genesee Valley, Plumas County.
Many of the Indian baskets on display at the Lassen Historical Museum, 115 N. Weatherlow St., Susanville, was a part of the Roseberry Collection.
Were any of the Baskets in this 1915 exhibit made by the Washo artist Louisa Keyser (Datsolalee)?
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PTH
I will have to research that. It will be awhile as I have a back log of requests and I am just one man operation.