Lot 140. José Formoso Reyes (1902-1980) Open Square Nantucket Basket, with corduroy drawstring closure, signed upon the base “Made in Nantucket, José Formoso Reyes,” with map of the island.
Height 3 in. Length 7 in. Width 7 in.

Provenance: From the Clara Hayes Barrett Nantucket Basket Collection

Lot 141. Rare José & Betty Reyes Open Stationary Handle Letter Basket, reportedly having belonged to Mrs. Congdon who lived above Congdon’s Pharmacy on Main Street who used it as a mail basket. Signed upon the base “Nantucket, José and Betty Reyes,” with map of the island.
Height with Handle 11 in. Length 10 in.

Provenance: From the Clara Hayes Barrett Nantucket Basket Collection
Exhibited: The Cahoon Museum of American Art, “Nantucket Baskets from the Collection of Clara Hayes Barrett,” July 24th – September 16th, 2012.