Stephen Gibbs (1896-1974) Nantucket Basket Purse, oval top with a carved Aletha Macy seagull, closure and knobs, branded upon the base “S. Gibbs Maker, Nantucket, Mass.”. Inscribed \'Kathryn May\' inside lid. Stephen Gibbs wove baskets for 20 years from 1954 until he passed away in 1974; his baskets are among the finest woven and highest quality of this time period. Mr. Gibbs used oak for his staves and frequently placed a long clasp to hold the peg on his purses. This clasp has become a trademark of a Gibbs baskets. Dimensions: 6.75 x 10 x 7.5 in.