Object number
64/185/1-2
Description
This sewing basket, for storing sewing items, was probably made in France. It is made of white willow which was once varnished a red-brown colour. It is a round basket, with fine cross-fitched sides and lid, a turned-skeinwork base and two twisted handles, which are now damaged. It belonged to the donor’s grandmother, who used it circa 1880 or earlier.
Physical description
1 sewing basket: wood ( white willow); fair condition.
Archival history
MERL 'Catalogue of baskets' form – 'NAME: BASKET (sewing) // Acc. No.: 64/185 // Group: CRAFTS TEXTILE clothing sewing // Neg. no.: 60/5948 // Place of origin: Yorkshire. W. Riding. (probably French). // Period in use: mid 19th century. // DESCRIPTION // Materials: white willow. Once varnished red-brown. // Shape and construction: Fine cross-fitched sides & cover. Round. Domed drop in cover. Bottom of turned-skeinwork. Twisted handles, damaged. // Dimensions: WB: [width of bottom] 7” WT. [width of top] 11” D. [depth] basket: 4 1/2” Width lid 7 1/2” // Use: For needlework. // Dialect names: // Distribution: // Additional notes: Probably French. Used by the donor’s grandmother 1880 & earlier.'
Production date
1800-01-01 - 1899-12-31
Production period
Nineteenth century
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\Baskets\64_185_1-2_cob.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_5948.tif - High resolution image
