Wicker Collection (page 3)

The Civil War in America: a portion of the abandoned Confederate works and camp at... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Civil War in America: a portion of the abandoned Confederate works and camp at Centreville - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862

Mandy Rice Davies, pictured in 1986. Marilyn Davies, known as Mandy Rice-Davies (21 October 1944 - 18 December 2014), was a Welsh model

Swinoujscie, Poland (formerly Swinemunde in Prussia)
Bathers with their marvelous wickerwork seats on the beach at the Baltic Sea Coastal resort of Swinoujscie, Poland (formerly Swinemunde in German Prussia) Date: 1905

Still Life, Walter Langley (1852-1922)
Oil on board, Newlyn School, late 19th / early 20th century. Walter Langley was born in Birmingham, the eighth of eleven children of William Langley, a tailor, and his wife, Mary Ann

Four month old Red Merle Australian Shepherd puppy sitting in a basket with her head cocked. (PR)

Maltipoo puppy sitting in a basket yawning. Maltipoos are a cross-breed/hybrid dog obtained by breeding a Maltese and a Poodle. (PR)

Holy Trinity, Wicker Sheffield, centenary 1848-1948
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y13241

A siren seducing a merman knight, 14th century
A mermaid or siren in German womens costume from the 14th century seducing a merman knight. Scenes below show knights and ladies holding family crests

The Old Wicker Railway Station, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
The Old Wicker Railway Station building in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, which opened in 1838. In 1870 it was closed to passengers, being used for freight and renamed Wicker Goods. Date: circa 1840s

The Parable of the Sower sowing Seeds

Advert for John Carters invalid chairs 1884
Selection of invalid and students chairs, including holding a book or writing at a desk, lamp in any position over an easy chair

Snake charmer, Banares, India
A snake charmer sits on the pavement and plays to his cobra, which rears up out of a wicker basket. Banares, India Date: 1986

West Africa - Nigeria - Kano Woman - Sanusi People
West Africa - Nigeria - Kano Woman with a wicker mat rolled-up under her arm - Sanusi People. Date: circa late 1950s

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

Willow, Silky Willow, Tree Willow, Osier, Sallow, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Willow, Silky Willow, Tree Willow, Osier, Sallow, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Fresh fruit on display at Farmers Market (Mercado dos Lavradores), Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Wicker Buddha statue in Buddha statue in Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar

Basket weaving DIX02_01_052
Kings Sedge Moor, High Ham, South Somerset. Basket weavers at work in a small factory on Kings Sedge Moor. The caption on the reverse of the print states

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

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

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

romantic red roses in a wicker basket
engin akyurt

Wicker Fields
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The Ambo on the Wicker Field
paralaxa

Mending crab pots, early 1900s

The Bunnies ride into a big stone Date: 1924

The Bunnies ride down the hill in a basket Date: 1924

Portuguese woman poultry seller, Lisbon, Portugal Date: circa 1895

Studio photo, Seated woman with painted backdrop Date: circa 1890

Illustration, Knights at Arms, boys fighting using household objects Date: 1930s

A Wholesale Distributor, Covent Garden Market, London, by Hablot K Browne (Phiz) Date: 1862

The Market Porter, Covent Garden Market, London, by Hablot K Browne (Phiz) Date: 1862

The Gamekeeper Date: 19th century

Basket Woman in Covent Garden Market, London
The Basket Woman, Covent Garden Market, by Hablot K Browne (Phiz) Date: 1862

J. C. Vickery Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for J. C. Vickery, with picture examples of some wicker gardening baskets, complete with secateurs, trowels, forks, budding knives and other useful equipment

Japan - Bamboo Ware Maker
Bamboo Ware Maker, Japan. Date: circa 1920s

Basket Trap for Salmon
A basket trap, used for catching salmon in the River Severn. Date: 1933

Mr Bun the Baker

Master Gammon the Grocer's Son

Cunard White Star, RMS Queen Mary, Garden Lounge

The Hop Garland, painted by W F Witherington RA
The Hop Garland, painting by W F Witherington RA - an idyllic hop-picking scene in Kent Date: 1834

Maltese Grass Seller - Malta. Date: 1906

Egyptian skeleton
Human remains buried in a wicker coffin. 3000 BC. Old Kingdom or Early Dynastic Period. 1st Dynasty. From Tarkhan. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Anthony Shaffer, English playwright and screenwriter
Anthony Joshua Shaffer (1926-2001), English barrister, advertising executive, novelist, playwright and screenwriter, identical twin brother of the writer and dramatist Peter Shaffer

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Patterns for basket, box and mat in woven straw
6338737 Patterns for basket, box and mat in woven straw by Lutz, A. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Patterns for basket, box and mat in woven straw. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A)

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South Africa, Lion sitting on tree trunk (Large format sizes available) Date: 16/06/2010

Tommys School Hamper, 1894 (oil on board)
CW172897 Tommys School Hamper, 1894 (oil on board) by Hayllar, Edith (1860-1948); 55.2x44.8 cm; Private Collection; © Christopher Wood Gallery, London, UK

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"Wicker: A Timeless Craft Weaving Through History" Step into the world of wicker, where craftsmanship and artistry intertwine like the delicate strands of this age-old material. Just as Charles Dickens immortalized an empty chair in his novels, wicker too has left its mark on history. In 1815, a plan for a canal from Sheffield to Tinsley was sketched by W. And J. Fairbank, showcasing their meticulous attention to detail - much like the intricate patterns woven into wicker creations. William Fairbank's 1771 correct plan of Sheffield further exemplifies the precision required in both cartography and weaving. The Women's Institute activities during World War I also embraced wicker, demonstrating its versatility even amidst trying times. Two ladies boldly rode a 1914 Triumph motorcycle with confidence, perhaps carrying baskets made from this resilient material filled with hope and resilience. As sturdy as a heavy shire horse pulling an old hay rake, it has endured through generations. From Atlantic City's boardwalk rolling chairs to Chadburn Brothers' optical instrument makers in Albion Works, Nursery Street - all have witnessed the enduring charm furniture that withstands time's test. Venturing beyond borders, Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey boasted a large fig factory where skilled hands transformed pliable willow branches into functional works of art. Meanwhile, at West End Hotel in Bangalore, Karnataka India - picture No. 10750165 captures guests relaxing on elegant wicker chairs under lush palm trees; proof that comfort knows no boundaries when it comes to this versatile material. Woven together by countless artisans across continents throughout history – each strand meticulously placed –wicker embodies tradition while adapting effortlessly to changing times. Its timeless allure continues to captivate hearts around the globe as it weaves stories within every piece created.