Basket
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wicker and metal
Measurements
160 x 468 mm; 260 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24662.1
Summary
Rectangular wicker basket with hinged lid having two holes which go over metal loops and is held fast by a length of wood which passes through the loops. One side of the basket has a wicker handle. A handwritten paper label attached to the other side by string reads; Passenger Train / Lady Wraxall / Tyntesfield / Flax Bourton / BRISTOL. The reverse of the label is printed; LONDON / MIDLAND / SCOTTISH / Railway. Overstamped in black; 2/- Giggleswick.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.