Basket Making Collection

The wicker, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790198 The wicker, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: the wicker in France, from the harvest to the baskets and toys, early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

Evening gathering, c.1850 (print)
8698474 Evening gathering, c.1850 (print); (add.info.: Agriculture. Evening gathering in the stable. Epinal print , France, ca 1850.); © Archives Charmet.

The Basket-Makers, Sousse (colour litho)
8652010 The Basket-Makers, Sousse (colour litho) by Nesbitt, Frances (1864-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Basket-Makers, Sousse)

Girl with basket, 1881 (painting)
8701491 Girl with basket, 1881 (painting) by Werenskiold, Erik Theodor (1855-1938); 66x48 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Painting by Erik Werenskiold (1855-1938)); Photo © O. Vaering.

Still Life with Dead Birds and a Basket of Oysters, c. 1860 - 1880 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879764 Still Life with Dead Birds and a Basket of Oysters, c. 1860 - 1880 (oil on fabric) by Ribot, Germain (1845-93); 46x55.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Fernand Bihery [making baskets, French School for crippled soldiers], 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Fernand Bihery [making baskets, French School for crippled soldiers], 1918 (date created or published later). A disabled World War I veteran making a basket at a French School for crippled soldiers.

Wounded, Quimper, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Wounded, Quimper, 1918. Nun, nurse and wounded soldiers making baskets outside a hospital in Quimper, France during World War I.

The Bridge of San Paolo, 1793. Creator: Jacob Philip Hackert
The Bridge of San Paolo, 1793

Learning to make baskets; Saint Athanasius School; [Brunswick, Georgia], (1923?). Creator: Unknown
Learning to make baskets; Saint Athanasius School; [Brunswick, Georgia], (1923?)

Basket weaving, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Basket weaving, between c1900 and c1930

Pomo baskets and magnesite beads, 1924, c1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Pomo baskets and magnesite beads, 1924, c1924. Indian crafts, California

Achomawi basket-maker, 1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Achomawi basket-maker, 1923

Wire merchant. Buy salad baskets. around 1819 (print)
8600307 Wire merchant. Buy salad baskets. around 1819 (print) by French School, (19th century); 42.5x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "The small street trades)

The Basket-Maker (engraving)
7163992 The Basket-Maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Basket-Maker. Illustration for The Book of Trades, or Circle of Useful Arts (10th edn)

"Our Blind Basket-Maker"(engraving)
7188267 " Our Blind Basket-Maker" (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Vannier; Basket-maker; Korbflechter (engraving)
7197880 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Vannier; Basket-maker; Korbflechter (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vannier; Basket-maker; Korbflechter)

Professions, from a stained glass window in Chartres Cathedral, France, 13th Century (chromolitho)
7173176 Professions, from a stained glass window in Chartres Cathedral, France, 13th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professions)

Peony Basket, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Peony Basket, 19th century

Rectangular Flower Basket, c. 1900. Creator: Unknown
Rectangular Flower Basket, c. 1900

Tall, Globular Basket, n. d. Creator: Unknown
Tall, Globular Basket, n.d

Wedding Basket, c. 1895. Creator: Unknown
Wedding Basket, c. 1895

Coiled Storage Basket with Serrated-line Design, 1880 / 90. Creator: Unknown
Coiled Storage Basket with Serrated-line Design, 1880/90. A work made of natural vegetable fibers with pigment

Feathered Gift Basket, 1880 / 90. Creator: Unknown
Feathered Gift Basket, 1880/90

Basket, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Basket, Late 19th century

Burden Basket, 1870 / 80. Creator: Unknown
Burden Basket, 1870/80. Large tan woven basket with dark brown triangles

Basket Makers Splint Gauge, 1939. Creator: Clarence Secor
Basket Makers Splint Gauge, 1939

Figured Gift Basket, c. 1890. Creator: Unknown
Figured Gift Basket, c. 1890

Indian Basket, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Gordena Jackson
Indian Basket, 1935/1942

The Basket-Maker, 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Basket-Maker, 1888. A work made of photogravure, plate xv from " pictures of east anglian life"

The Basket-Maker (Norfolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Basket-Maker (Norfolk), c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. xv from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)

Basket Tray, c. 1936. Creator: Gordena Jackson
Basket Tray, c. 1936

Basket, c. 1937. Creator: Gordena Jackson
Basket, c. 1937

Basket, c. 1936. Creator: Gordena Jackson
Basket, c. 1936

Cap Basket, c. 1938. Creator: Samuel O. Klein
Cap Basket, c. 1938

Basket Makers Store, c. 1936. Creator: John Fisk
Basket Makers Store, c. 1936

Trades in Regency England: basket making, geese plucking and whips
6340286 Trades in Regency England: basket making, geese plucking and whips by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency England: basket making, geese plucking and whips)

Open-Air School, at Work on the Verandah, Open-air School, Basket-Making (b / w photo)
3633329 Open-Air School, at Work on the Verandah, Open-air School, Basket-Making (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Open-Air School)

The Philanthropic Societys Annual Festival, the Interior of the Basket-Shop on the Societys Farm at Redhill (engraving)
1062747 The Philanthropic Societys Annual Festival, the Interior of the Basket-Shop on the Societys Farm at Redhill (engraving) by Barnes

School for the Indigent Blind (engraving)
585357 School for the Indigent Blind (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School for the Indigent Blind in Southwark, London)

The first basket-maker (chromolitho)
972223 The first basket-maker (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first basket-maker. Educational card.); © Look and Learn

To Klondyke and Back, Basket-Making at an Indian Encampment on the Yukon (litho)
1051577 To Klondyke and Back, Basket-Making at an Indian Encampment on the Yukon (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: To Klondyke and Back)

To Klondyke and Back, Basket-Making at an Indian Encampment on the Yukon (litho)
1051456 To Klondyke and Back, Basket-Making at an Indian Encampment on the Yukon (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: To Klondyke and Back)

Basket Making circa 1935

Erminia and the Shepherds, 1750 / 1755. Creators: Francesco Guardi, Antonio Guardi
Erminia and the Shepherds, 1750/1755

Night, from the series, Four Times of the Day, 1830-75. Creator: Jacques-Adrien Lavieille
Night, from the series, Four Times of the Day, 1830-75

St. Andrews. North Street, Fishergate, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill
St. Andrews. North Street, Fishergate, 1843-47

The Basket Maker, 1853. Creator: Louis Lang
The Basket Maker, 1853

Weaving baskets for artillery shells, Nottingham, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Factory workers making packaging out of cane or willow, for the safe transport of shells to the front

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"Basket Making: A Timeless Craft Celebrating Artistry and Functionality" Step into the world of basket making, where creativity intertwines with practicality. From ancient engravings like "The Basket-Maker" to modern-day masterpieces, this captivating art form has stood the test of time. Intricate engravings such as "Our Blind Basket-Maker" and "Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Vannier; Basket-maker; Korbflechter" showcase the skillful hands that bring these baskets to life. These images transport us back in time, reminding us of the rich history behind this age-old craft. Chartres Cathedral's stained glass window from the 13th century offers a glimpse into professions of old, including the revered basket maker. Their presence in such an esteemed place highlights their importance in society throughout history. Delve further into the evolution with pieces like the Peony Basket and Rectangular Flower Basket from unknown creators in the 19th century. These exquisite works demonstrate both elegance and functionality, showcasing how baskets can be both decorative and useful. From tall globular designs to wedding baskets adorned with delicate details, each piece tells a unique story. The Coiled Storage Basket with Serrated-line Design showcases intricate weaving techniques passed down through generations while feathered gift baskets exude beauty and craftsmanship. Even though many creators remain unknown, their legacy lives on through their timeless creations. Late 19th-century baskets continue to captivate our imagination with their intricate patterns and impeccable craftsmanship. One cannot overlook the Burden Basket from 1870/80—a testament to strength and endurance. This utilitarian masterpiece reminds us that beyond its aesthetic appeal lies a purposeful tool used by hardworking individuals throughout history. Basket making is more than just an art form—it is a celebration of human ingenuity, resourcefulness, and cultural heritage. Whether it's for storage or gifting, these baskets have served as vessels of tradition and beauty for centuries.