Baskets Collection (#7)

A Woman Sweeping up Her Love Letters, 1725-1770. 1725-1770. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
A Woman Sweeping up Her Love Letters, 1725-1770

Hauling Produce Date: 1950

Advert for W. Thornhill & Co cases 1897 Advert for W. Thornhill & Co cases 1897
Selection of travelling dressing bags and cases, available from W. Thornhill & Co, in New Bond Street. Date: 1897

Easter eggs in a basket, Haute-Savoie, France

Tea harvest on Sahambavy estate near Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, Africa

Tea pickers, Peradeniya, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Tea pickers, Peradeniya, Ceylon, 1898. In der Theefelden bei Paradenia. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Kashmiri women wearing Kashmiri shirts with baskets of reeds
Kashmir - three young Kashmiri women wearing Kashmiri shirts and with baskets of reeds on their heads. The reeds are used for repairing the roofs of their homes Date: 1986

The Narrow Gauge Railway between Hailworth and Southwold, Suffolk, England - Southwold Railway Station. The line operated between 1879 and 1929 Date: circa 1912

Native Market - Aden, Yemen - note the Sikh Indian and Arab merchants in the background. Date: circa 1906

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Chihuahua puppies sitting in a basket Date:

Turbanned Dutch VOC merchants smell tea for quality in a Canton (Guangzhou) tea warehouse, c
1765780 Turbanned Dutch VOC merchants smell tea for quality in a Canton (Guangzhou) tea warehouse, c.1770 (gouache on paper) by Chinese School, (18th century); 31.3x25 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Jurs Granary - Bahr El-Ghazal, Sudan
Jurs Granary - Bahr El-Ghazal (Sea of Gazelles), South Sudan. The South Sudanese region of Bahr el Ghazal takes its name from the Bahr El Ghazal River, the main western tributary of the Nile

People of the Upper Nile - Sudan. Date: circa 1910s

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Norwegian Forest Cat, kitten in a black and white cat basket. Date:

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West Highland Terrier dog puppies in a basket. Date:

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West Highland Terrier dog puppies in a basket. Date:

Harvest of saffron in the Navelli plateau. Abruzzo, Italy, Europe

Huge baskets of mangoes are assembled one of the largest markets at Kansat, Chapai Nawabganj, Bangladesh

Man carrying big wicker baskets for dried red chili peppers, near Kalaw, Kalaw Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

Chillis, garlics and onions for sale, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

Ginger in baskets, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

Qatar, Al-Khor, fishing port with wired fishing baskets

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Sindhia Ghat, Wicker baskets on bamboo poles containing lanterns. It is believed that the lights from diya oil lamps will lighten the path for the souls of dead

Laos, Vientiane, The Morning Market, Dried Fish

Woman selling goods on bicycle in Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

Bangkok, Thailand. Fish for sale in a market in Bangkok

Fresh produce at market, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Handmade Baskets for sale. Agiassos, Mytilini, Lesbos, Greece

Chili peppers, limes, ginger and garlic for sale at Đồng Xuan
Chili peppers, limes, ginger and garlic for sale at Đồng Xuan Market, Hoan Kiếm District, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

Chili peppers, limes, ginger and garlic for sale at Dong Xuan Market, Hoan Kiem District, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

Shop selling typical lavender products in Valensole, Provence, France

Walnuts at market, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Africa, Benin, Ouidah. A village of fishermen in the lagoon

Chili peppers, limes and garlic for sale at Đồng Xuan
Chili peppers, limes and garlic for sale at Đồng Xuan Market, Hoan Kiếm District, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

India, Goa, Fishermen on Colva beach

Water Melon Seller, Cairo
A water melon seller with his laden donkey in a narrow Cairo street; baskets are lowered on ropes to collect slices of melon Date: 1912

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Dog Beagle puppy in a basket Date:

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)

Little Red Riding Hood, 1905 (print)
3673964 Little Red Riding Hood, 1905 (print) by Firth, Pond & Co. (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Fish dealer. Poulets! Poulets!, around 1819 (print)
8600303 Fish dealer. Poulets! Poulets!, around 1819 (print) by French School, (19th century); 42.5x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "The small street trades)

Bordeaux Fruit Merchant (engraving)
2248177 Bordeaux Fruit Merchant (engraving); © Estate of Gerald Bloncourt. All Rights Reserved 2023

Sand merchant. Buy powder in Vallieres. around 1819 (print)
8600304 Sand merchant. Buy powder in Vallieres. around 1819 (print) by French School, (19th century); 42.5x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "The small street trades)

Strawberry merchant. Buy strawberries!, around 1819 (print)
8600298 Strawberry merchant. Buy strawberries!, around 1819 (print) by French School, (19th century); 42.5x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "The small street trades)

Allegory of spring, 1675 - 1679 (marble)
7422966 Allegory of spring, 1675 - 1679 (marble) by Hutinot, Pierre (1616-79); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Allegory of spring, Sculpture)

Peasant Woman Planting Potatoes, c.1885 (black chalk & charcoal on paper)
7443473 Peasant Woman Planting Potatoes, c.1885 (black chalk & charcoal on paper) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (add.info.: By van Gogh)

A cheese merchant of the Marolles from Les cris de Paris c.1823-25 (litho)
902553 A cheese merchant of the Marolles from Les cris de Paris c.1823-25 (litho) by Vernet, Carle (1758-1836); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Cake Seller from Les Cris de Paris, 1823-25 (litho)
XIR189528 The Cake Seller from Les Cris de Paris, 1823-25 (litho) by Vernet, Carle (1758-1836); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Marchand de gateaux)

Woman with two baskets, Photograph from Travels in Europe and North Africa, 1910 (b/w photo)
3672221 Woman with two baskets, Photograph from Travels in Europe and North Africa, 1910 (b/w photo) by Shaw, Sarah Van Doren (1844-1918); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

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"Baskets: A Timeless Symbol of Tradition, Utility, and Companionship" From the Women's Institute activities during the First World War to Welsh girls in traditional costume in 1908, they have played a significant role throughout history. They have been witness to countless heartwarming moments and served as carriers of precious cargo. Imagine a couple of Jack Russell dogs happily nestled in a basket on a bike or adorable miniature long-haired Dachshund puppies playfully peeking out from their cozy basket. They have always provided comfort and security for our beloved pets. In coastal towns like Whitstable, oyster catchers relied on sturdy baskets to collect their bountiful harvests from the sea. Similarly, three cockle women from Pembrokeshire showcased their strength and resilience as they carried heavy loads using these versatile containers. Even our furry friends enjoy the convenience of baskets. Whether it's a border terrier dog enjoying a leisurely ride on a bicycle or an elegant German short-haired pointer taking in the scenery, these loyal companions find solace within these woven havens. It also hold precious memories. Picture five adorable Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies snuggled together in one basket, each with its unique tricolour markings. These images capture pure joy and innocence that will be cherished forever. Travel back to early 1900s St Ives, Cornwall - fishing boats returning with their day's catch neatly arranged in baskets; Borough Market bustling with activity as vendors proudly display their goods within woven vessels. They were not only practical but also added charm to everyday life. And let us not forget about our pint-sized pals. A Yorkshire Terrier perched comfortably inside a bicycle basket is an endearing sight that brings smiles wherever it goes. Whether used for work or pleasure, they can more than just utilitarian objects - they embody tradition, nostalgia, and companionship. They remind us of simpler times and the beauty found in everyday moments.