Baskets Collection (page 2)

Guinea Pig - in studio in pink raffia basket
LA-5623 Guinea Pig - in studio in pink raffia basket Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Sorting Post 1930S
A postal worker at the General Post Office (GPO), at Mount Pleasant, north London, sorts out parcels on a conveyor belt in the warehouse

Covent Garden Market
COVENT GARDEN Early morning; a 21 year-old chap (Alfred John Lewis) in a flat cap, stands surrounded by baskets and crates of apples, fruit and vegetables

Poster, Connemara, Great Southern Railways, Ireland
Poster, Connemara, The Old Bog Road, Great Southern Railways, Ireland. Date: circa 1920

The Harbour, Mousehole, Cornwall. 1890
View of the harbour at low tide with a group of fishing boats. In the foreground on the quay, a man and woman sit on an upturned rowing boat

Pulling the Hops - Hop Pickers - West Malling, Kent. Date: 1938

Harlech Beach, 1869 (oil on canvas)
2956870 Harlech Beach, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Moore, Henry (1831-95); 42.55x66.68 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An early and brisk seascape from Moore, who spent the summer of 1868 in Harlech)

Early morning in Covent Garden Market (b / w photo)
3637556 Early morning in Covent Garden Market (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early morning in Covent Garden Market)

Africa, Senegal, Dakar. Handmade baskets on sale on the road towards Saint Louis

A succesful crop of potatoes grown using Hadfields Manure
A succesful crop of potatoes grown using Hadfields Special Potato Manure - George Hadfield & Co. Ltd. (Established 1820) - Bone, fertilizer & Vitriol Works, Liverpool. Date: circa 1910s

Pilchard seining, St Ives, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Panoramic view of pilchards being gathered by the seining method and then tucked into nets off Porthminster. Photographer: Probably Edward Ashton

Dog - Golden Retriever - puppy in basket
JD-9418 Dog - Golden Retriever - puppy in basket John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

The Quayside, Newlyn (w / c on paper)
XPG379875 The Quayside, Newlyn (w/c on paper) by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Fly pilchard cellar, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1900
The interior of the Fly fish cellar with a group of fishermen. Photographer: Ennor

Picture No. 11066532
Dog Beagle puppy. in basket with teddy bears. Date:

Japanese Pearl Divers Date: circa 1930s

A cockle woman of Pembrokeshire, South Wales
An elderly cockle woman of South Wales, in a posed photograph with a painted backdrop behind her. She is probably from the coastal village of Llangwm, near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed

CHICKEN - Chick in basket
ME-585 CHICKEN - Chick in basket Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog and Cats - Three kittens and a puppy sitting in basket
JD-19124 Dog and Cats - Three kittens and a puppy sitting in basket John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Gathering Plums, 1901, (c1930). Creator: Henry Herbert la Thangue
Gathering Plums, 1901, (c1930). A young woman and boy fill baskets with fallen fruit in an orchard with a stream running through it. Painting in the Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester

Basket Making, Gawleys Gate. Loch Neagh
Basket Making, Gawleys Gate. L. Neagh - a view of three men outside making baskets. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Lough Neagh). Date: circa early 1900s

Vietnam - Children working as porters - Saigon
Vietnam - Children working as porters - at a Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) market. Date: circa 1910s

Jolly Grape Pickers
A grinning group of grape pickers pose for the camera in a vineyard in Champagne, France. Date: early 1930s

Noonday, Granada
This painting shows a busy street corner of Granada, a city in Andalusia, southern Spain, with men and women carrying shopping baskets and a white packhorse stood on the right. Date: circa 1915

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

St Anthony the Great, patron saint of basket makers (chromolitho)
1094000 St Anthony the Great, patron saint of basket makers (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Anthony the Great, patron saint of basket makers)

Dorothy Pentreath, the last person to speak the Cornish language (litho)
3094533 Dorothy Pentreath, the last person to speak the Cornish language (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dorothy Pentreath)

J D McFarland mobile butcher seen here trading in the suburbs of Glasgow, 27th April 1955

Housewives in search of a bargin at the Premier supermarket in North Finchley. 20th June 1959

The Flower Market - Nice, France (see: 10438642). Date: circa 1910s

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

Collecting Eggs at Flamborough Head
Collecting seagulls eggs at Flamborough Head, Yorkshire. A traditional practice for farmers whose land adjoined the cliff edge

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

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

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

Fig sorting - Djanik Elmassian Fig Factory, Izmir, Turkey
Fig sorting at the Djanik Elmassian Fig Factory and depot at Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey. A very traditional scene in the main fig-producing region in Turkey. Date: circa 1910s

Market Reports Series - Country Ducks arriving
One of the Market Reports illustrated postcard series. Country Ducks arrived in excellent condition. Date: 1903

Aylesbury Prison Laundry
Interior of laundry at Aylesbury prison. Uniformed women handle the washing on trolleys and in baskets which bear the convict arrow insignia. Date: circa 1900

Bosnian Market Scene - Sarajevo
Market Scene in Sarajevo, Bosnia Herzegovina

Laundry at National Childrens Home, Harpenden, Herts
Girls iron and fold clean washing in the laundry at the National Childrens Home, Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Billingsgate Fish Market - Fresh Haddock
Fresh Haddock brought to Billingsgate Fish Market in London on large wagons Date: 1912

Rental bikes known as velib, Paris, France, Europe

Dog - Apricot Poodles in basket with flowers Digital Manipulation: cleaned-up eye
LA-4895-M Dog - Apricot Poodles in basket with flowers Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Golden Retriever Dog - puppy with lavender & lace
JD-14111E Golden Retriever Dog - puppy with lavender & lace John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Otter - x2 babies in basket
JD-4571 OTTERS - x two babies in basket Lutra lutra John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

An Encounter on the Road, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
5895234 An Encounter on the Road, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Walbourn, Ernest (1872-1927); 61x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Walbourn, Ernest (1872-1927))

Stalls that display the products of many climes in the fruit depsartment at Covent Garden (b / w photo)
3637557 Stalls that display the products of many climes in the fruit depsartment at Covent Garden (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Pilchard-Fishing Industry at St Ive s, Cornwall (engraving)
1047883 The Pilchard-Fishing Industry at St Ive s, Cornwall (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pilchard-Fishing Industry at St Ive s, Cornwall)

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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.