Object number
66/353
Exhibition
Description
This basket was acquired by the donor in Sark, in the Channel Islands, where it is a traditional design. It is a frame basket made of split hazel and willow. It is a boat-shaped, round bottomed basket, with one flat end with a square decoration, and with a handle.
Physical description
1 basket: hazel, willow
Archival history
MERL 'Catalogue of baskets' form – 'NAME: BASKET // Acc. No.: 66/353 // Group: PERSONAL USE // Neg. no.: 60/8680–1 // Place of origin: Sark. Channel Isles. // Period in use: 20th c. // DESCRIPTION // Materials: Split hazel 1/2” to 1/4” wide for weaving. Willow twist on handle. Hazel frame, bow & spelks. Varnished // Shape and construction: Boat shape frame basket with spelks running from end to end. Flat end with square decoration, over the diagonal crossing of the 2 main hoops. * 9 spelks are added, 3 below, 3 between each section of the frame. Handle twisted with willow over the bow. // Dimensions: Length top: 14” Width top: 6” D. [depth] 5 1/2” D. [depth] to top of handle 9” // Use: // Dialect names: // Distribution: Traditional in Sark. // Additional notes: *This construction is the same as the reticule 66/30 & is exactly drawn in W.S.6. Augustus Egg “The Travelling Companions” c.1860'
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_8311.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_8680.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_8681.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\Baskets\66_353_cob.tif - High resolution image
