60/771/1-2

Mrs Franklin (Manufacturer)

This sewing basket was made by a Mrs Franklin of Wiltshire circa 1945–60, and is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from 1960. It is a round basket, made of rush in chequer weave and pairing, with a lid with a flat plaited handle.

1 Sewing Basket: wood (rush); good condition.

MERL miscellaneous note, B. L. 22 March 1961 – ‘The British Council collection. // This collection of material which is covered by the accession numbers 60/430 to 60/791 contains examples of craft products made in the British Isles. The major part of the collection was prepared immediately after the Second World War for a travelling exhibition which was sent to Australia and New Zealand. // The collection was purchased for a nominal sum by the Museum in two portions, the one in the summer of 1960 and the other in February 1961. // For further details see the individual catalogue cards and the catalogue prepared for the temporary exhibition of the collection.’, MERL 'Catalogue index' card – ‘A round rush needlework basket with lid. // The basket is 9 inches in diameter and is 3 3/4 inches deep. // The lid has a light woven handle. // Made by Mrs. Franklin of Wiltshire.’, MERL 'Catalogue of baskets' form – 'NAME: BASKET. (sewing) // Acc. No.: 60/771/1–2 // Group: CRAFTS TEXTILE clothing sewing // Neg. no.: 60/3699 // Place of origin: Wiltshire // Period in use: // DESCRIPTION // Materials: Rush // Maker: Mrs. Franklin // Shape and construction: Round, with a lid fitting over the basket. Flat plaited handle. Chequer weave & pairing. // Dimensions: Diameter 9” Height 3 3/4” // Use: For needlework // Dialect names: // Distribution: // Additional notes:', British Council Ref. No. Not known.

Wiltshire

1945 - 1946

Wright, Dorothy (Recorder)