Basket Collection (page 4)

Snake charmer with snake, India. Date: circa 1890s

HOT AIR BALLOON, 1874. A hot air balloon with the French tricolor. Three passengers, possibly Jules Duruof, his wife, and another man, stand in the basket during an ascension in Paris, 6 June 1874

Maine Coon cat in a basket with a red cushion, Germany

ALASKA: WOMAN AND BASKETS. A Tlingit Native American woman in Yakutat, Alaska, holding a Haida crest hat and a bag on her lap while seated among baskets made by local villagers. Photographed c1900

The Harbour, St Ives, Cornwall. 1911
In the foreground two boys are standing and talking with the harbour behind them. In the middle of the picture, with the pale coloured roof, is the Sloop Inn. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Smithfield Meat Market
Meat porters shifting baskets, which have been unloaded from the early meat train to Smithfield Market, London, January 1870. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Hop pickers in East Peckham. Young and old working in the hop field. 1 September 1938

The Servant also called The Milkmaid or The Kitchen Maid c1660. Oil on canvas. Jan Vermeer (1632-1675) Dutch Baroque painter. Young woman standing at table beneath a window pours milk into a bowl

A Shetland Peat Carrier
A Woman of the Shetland Islands carring turves of peat in a wicker back pack basket. She does her knitting whilst she walks (possible some distance). Date: circa 1910s

Boy collecting apples
A smiling, happy boy amongst the orchard trees, collecting the fallen shiny English apples in a wooden box. Painting by Raymond Sheppard

Siamese Kittens & Basket
Two tiny siamese kittens play with a wooden basket

The Milk Churns, c. 1888 (w / c on paper)
712202 The Milk Churns, c.1888 (w/c on paper) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 43x66 cm; Private Collection

Flower Seller; Vendedora de flores, c. 1934 (oil on canvas)
1769657 Flower Seller; Vendedora de flores, c.1934 (oil on canvas) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 81.3x71.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower Seller; Vendedora de flores)

Knitting Girl, 1883 (oil on canvas)
7063401 Knitting Girl, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Anker, Albert (1831-1910); 57x37 cm; Private Collection

Study for Deserted - a Foundling (oil on canvas)
2956891 Study for Deserted - a Foundling (oil on canvas) by Holl, Frank (1845-88); 55.25x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The scene is Bankside, the London docks)

Two Children Fishing in Scotland
GG12976 Two Children Fishing in Scotland by Leyde, Otto (1835-97); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Little Sweethearts, from a Pears Annual, c. 1880 (litho)
HMP90486 Little Sweethearts, from a Pears Annual, c.1880 (litho) by English School, (19th century); 56.8x41.6 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Newlyn: Catching up with the Cornish Telegraph
CH27460 Newlyn: Catching up with the Cornish Telegraph by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Still Life kitchen table of a fruit basket poses on a table
JLJ4653450 The Still Life kitchen table of a fruit basket poses on a table. Painting by Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) 1888 Sun

Seller of oysters from the store Prunier. Chromolithography signed SEM (1863 - 1934)
LSE4112452 Seller of oysters from the store Prunier. Chromolithography signed SEM (1863 - 1934). by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Snail seller in Pompeii (chromolitho)
1094359 Snail seller in Pompeii (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snail seller in Pompeii)

Homeward bound from the shop young Darkie confidently leads the way followed by the veteran Sambo. May 1970 P011738

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

A greengrocer of the Commercial Road, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Underground scene in a coal mine in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne area of England, 1823. Miners hewing coal and carrying away in corves (baskets). From Scenes of British Wealth by the Rev Isaac Taylor

Advertisement for Caillers chocolate and bonbons
Showcard advertisement for Caillers chocolate and bonbons. 1900s

Devon - Hooe - estuary of the River Plym
Homeward Bound - Nyasaland (modern Malawi). An african woman carrying a large load on her head and her baby on her back. Postcard sold at the British Empire Exhibition at the East African Pavilion

Girl walking in the snow with a basket of holly
Little girl wrapped up in red hat, scarf and blue coat, wanders through the snow carrying a basket of holly. Date: c. 1910

Visit to Madeira - Road to the Hotel
Black and white lantern slide of a sledge/carriage (carro de bois) being pulled up a hill by a pair of oxen - Visit to Madeira. Part of Box 125 - Madeira. Boswell Collection

Blitz in London -- salvaged mail, Calthorpe Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- following the bombing of Mount Pleasant Post Office on 18 June 1943, salvaged mail was temporarily piled up in nearby Calthorpe Street. Date: 1943

Young girl in a winter scene
Young girl with a basket and book walking in a snowy landscape. Date: 1895

Cheese on wooden board with milk and eggs in background

Vintage textured roses in basket
Creamy white and red-edged roses in a basket with a Valentine Day theme

En route pour la peche, or Setting Out to Fish, 1878 (oil on canvas)
XOS496892 En route pour la pche, or Setting Out to Fish, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 78.7x122.9 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

RAILROAD COLLISION, 1896. The collision of two trains at Crush, Texas, 15 September 1896

Carantec, Brittany, France, Crevette fishergirls
Carante cin the Finistere department of Brittany in north-western France - Crevette fishergirls. Date: circa 1910s

Chinook Basket Maker - British Columbia, Canada. The use of the word Kloochman on this postcard is an example of chinook jargon, meaning Wife. Date: circa 1910s

London Life - A Flower Seller in Piccadilly Circus Date: circa 1940

Late Victorian Wedding party
A superb photograph of late Victorian Wedding party focusing on the bridal group. All show perfect serious face expressions, in keeping with the formality of the occasion (it seems!). Date: circa 1895

Woman selling Mangoes on the street - Dakar, Senegal
Moorish Woman selling Mangoes on the street - Dakar, Senegal Date: circa 1950s

A Bermuda Sign post Date: circa 1930s

The Watercress beds in Footscray, Kent cared for by Mr and Mrs Johnstone seen walking across the bridge. 1938

At the fish and chip shop
People You See. At the fish and chip shop. From Teddy Bear (28 October 1967)

Louise Moillon: Still life of fruit basket and box of asparagus. Oil, 17th century
MOILLON: STILL LIFE, 17th C. Louise Moillon: Still life of fruit basket and box of asparagus. Oil, 17th century

NEWSPAPER EDITOR, 1880. Wood engraving, English, 1880

Cockle Picker, Ulverston
A cockle picker outside her cottage near Ulverston, then part of Lancashire. An old woman holds a large basket. On a wooden bench is another basket full of cockle shells

Sri Lanka - Basket Trick - Jugglers
Sri Lanka - Basket Trick - Conjurers (called jugglers on the card) place a woman inside a large wicker basket from whence she would (I imagine) disappear, much to everyones surprise! Date: circa 1907

GATL2A-00027
Jamaicans bringing their produce to market, circa 1890. Hand-colored halftone illustration of a 19th-century illustration

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"Basket: A Timeless Symbol of Culture, Craftsmanship, and Everyday Life" From the revolutionary activism of Benjamin Lay to the poignant absence depicted by Dickens' empty chair, baskets have woven their way into history as vessels of both practicality and symbolism. In William Williams' portrayal of Benjamin Lay from c. 1750-1758, we see a man holding a basket - perhaps representing his commitment to simple living and self-sufficiency. Dickens' empty chair speaks volumes about loss and longing; its presence reminds us that even in absence, the humble they are hold memories and emotions. Diego Velazquez's "Old Woman Cooking Eggs" transports us to a rustic kitchen scene where a basket sits prominently on the table - an essential tool for gathering ingredients or storing produce. The vibrant street scene in Hoi An showcases Vietnamese culture at its finest, with vendors skillfully arranging colorful baskets filled with exotic fruits and spices - a testament to Southeast Asia's rich culinary heritage. During World War I, women's institutes played an integral role in supporting troops on the front lines. Their activities often included basket weaving workshops where they honed their skills while creating practical items for soldiers overseas. On the shores of Lough Neagh in Co. Antrim, Ireland, locals engage in traditional basket weaving techniques passed down through generations. This craft not only preserves cultural heritage but also provides livelihoods for communities along these picturesque shores. Jane Birkin shopping in Paris captures timeless elegance as she carries her purchases effortlessly in a chic wicker market basket - showcasing how this versatile accessory seamlessly blends fashion with functionality. Welsh girls dressed in traditional costumes proudly carry baskets adorned with flowers during festivities held back in 1908 - reminding us that baskets have long been associated with celebrations and customs across cultures. Man's best friend finds comfort nestled within a bike-mounted basket - Jack Russell dogs enjoy life's adventures alongside their owners while providing companionship and joy.