Picnic basket
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wicker, leather and paper
Measurements
207 x 302 mm; 544 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 13148
Summary
Rectangular wicker basket with lid attached by leather ties, one broken and replaced with string. Lid has remnants of two leather strips interwoven. Fastening of knotted cord attached to base, to be threaded through square hole in lid. Interior lined with newspaper EVENING POST, Tuesday, Aug 19, 1986. Two holes inside panels (for carrying?). Base shows mould and small amount of damage.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.