Picnic basket
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wicker, textile, metal and leather
Measurements
165 x 280 mm; 375 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 13146
Summary
Wicker picnic basket with lid attached by strings replacing broken wicker ties. D-shaped handle at centre of lid. Lid overlaps sides and has metal loop and hasp fastening. Wicker toggle attached to hasp. Inside lid lined with green fabric over stiff interliner, fastened to wicker of lid with metal domed racks. Two leather restraining straps cross in centre, one with buckle. Base of basket has damage to wicker at one side.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.