Object number
2006/49
Description
This is a large rectangular post office basket mounted on two wooden battens. It has a wooden frame, with four openings in the side below the rim to be used as handles, and a rope handle at each end. The bottom edge of each corner is protected by a leather patch. The basket was probably made in either Leicester or Peterborough.
Physical description
A large rectangular basket mounted on two wooden batons. Four openings in side below rim to be used as handles. Rope handle at either end just below rim. Rim consists of wooden frame, above which is basketwork covered by leather strips. Bottom edge of each corner of basket is protected by leather patch.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Standard museum name: BASKET, POST OFFICE // Accession number: 2006/49 // … // Recorder: WAP // Date: 25th Sept. ‘06 // Description: Large, rectangular basket mounted on two wooden battons [sic]. Four openings in side below rim to be used as handles. Rope handle at either end just below rim. // Rim consists of wooden frame, above which is basketwork covered by leather strips. Bottom edge of each corner of basket is protected by leather patch. // Dimensions: 85 x 63 x 52 cm (length x width x depth) // Associated information: Given to Polly sentence (nee Gillow) in the 1970s when she was working at the GPO. It was from Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire but was probably made in either Leicester or Peterborough.’
Production date
1979
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