Basket Seller Collection

Baskets!, Cries of London, 1804
Baskets! A basket seller standing in a street laden with baskets of all sizes. From Cries of London, 1804

Trades Practiced in Bologna, c1640. Creators: Francesco Curti, Agostino Parisini
Trades Practiced in Bologna, c1640. Plate: Plate 14

Indian basket market, Mackinac, An, c1905. Creator: Unknown
Indian basket market, Mackinac, An, c1905

Basket-seller; A Visit to Borneo, 1875. Creator: A. M. Cameron
Basket-seller; A Visit to Borneo, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

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

Basket seller (coloured engraving)
977746 Basket seller (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basket seller)

Life in Russia (engraving)
1623946 Life in Russia (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in Russia. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 April 1882)

The Basket Seller, c. 1850 (oil on board)
996117 The Basket Seller, c.1850 (oil on board) by Krieghoff, Cornelius (1815-72); 24.8x18.9 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; © Art Gallery of Ontario; Gift from the Fund of the T

Kilchenstein. Dominique. 48 ans, ne a Luneville (Meurthe & Moselle). Marchand au panier. Anarchiste. 23/4/92, 1892

Buy a fine Table Basket, Cries of London, (1688?)
Buy a fine Table Basket. A basket seller, from Cries of London, (1688?). A woman carrying a basket of smaller baskets on her head, with another basket under one arm

Prickle Maker, Cries of London, (c1819?). Artist: John Thomas Smith
Prickle Maker, (c1819?). Seated man making an openwork basket. From Cries of London, (c1819?)

Buy a fine Table Basket, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Buy a fine Table Basket, (c1688?). A basket seller, carrying several baskets on her head, and a number of straw hats. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

The Basket Maker, c1798 (1822). Egyptian basket weaver. Illustration from Vol II, Arts and Trades of Descriptions of Egypt, a book published under the orders of Napoleon in 1822

A Basket Making Merchant, c1890. Illustration from the the booklet Au Japon, Types, Costumes & Moeurs, (Paris, c1890)

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In the bustling streets of Borneo, a basket-seller weaves intricate designs with skilled hands. The year is 1875, and A. M. Cameron captures this moment in time, immortalizing the artistry of the local craftsmen. Fast forward to 1936, John Fisk's lens transports us to a Basket Makers Store. Here, shelves overflow with baskets of all shapes and sizes - each one telling a unique story through its craftsmanship. A coloured engraving brings forth an image of a vibrant basket seller in motion. Life in Russia comes alive as this merchant skillfully displays his wares to passersby, enticing them with his colorful array. Traveling back even further to 1850, an oil painting by an unknown artist portrays "The Basket Seller. " With brushstrokes that capture every detail on board, we witness the daily life and struggles faced by these hardworking individuals. Dominique Kilchenstein stands proudly at 48 years old in Luneville (Meurthe & Moselle). Born into a family of artisans, he carries on the legacy as a master basket maker. His dedication and passion shine through each creation he presents to customers. Transported now to London in 1804 through Cries of London series, we hear echoes of vendors shouting "Baskets. " Their calls fill the air as they navigate crowded streets offering their finely crafted table baskets for sale. Centuries earlier still lies another depiction from Cries of London - perhaps from around 1688? Once again, buyers are enticed by cries urging them to purchase exquisite table baskets. These timeless scenes remind us that quality craftsmanship withstands the test of time. John Thomas Smith's artwork takes us deeper into early nineteenth-century London where Prickle Maker's cries resonate alongside those selling baskets. This glimpse into history showcases not only diverse trades but also highlights how essential these items were for everyday life during that era. Returning to the late 18th century, we encounter "The Basket Maker.