Wicker Collection (page 6)

Bamboo Furniture Shop (gouache and w / c on paper)
PEM216858 Bamboo Furniture Shop (gouache and w/c on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Chinese, out of copyright

Chambermaid of Hamburg, Germany, 19th century. She carries a small corbeille or wicker basket and wears a check shawl and white apron

Man teaching another man basketmaking at the New York Association for the Blind
MNY380972 Man teaching another man basketmaking at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, New York

A Victorian Die-cut Shape card of dogs and cats in a wicker basket, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605590 A Victorian Die-cut Shape card of dogs and cats in a wicker basket, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Basket of Flowers, c. 1625 (oil on wood)
3617964 A Basket of Flowers, c.1625 (oil on wood) by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78); 47x68.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Flemish, out of copyright

Artwork by Florence Auerbach, basket of flowers
Artwork by Florence Auerbach, basket of variegated flowers. Date: late 19th century

WW1 wicker shell cases recycled as umbrella stands, 1915
Wicker carrying-cases for German shells, repurposed as umbrella stands in France, 1915. Date: 1915

The New Book (w / c)
2651218 The New Book (w/c) by Gash, Walter Bonner (1869-1928); 51x35.5 cm; Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; English, out of copyright

Soldier in Sancho Villas Army 1914
A soldier in Sancho Villas army sits on the grass eating, holding a tortilla and a plate of food. He is wearing sandals, shirt and trousers, a hat

Fashionable woman of Martinique, French West Indies
Fashionable woman of Martinique, West Indies (then a French colony). Date: 1922

Street market scene in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
Street market scene in the market place at Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France -- rabbits, hares and pigeons for sale. Date: 1922

Washerwomen near border between Italy and France
Washerwomen near a viaduct at the border between Italy and France. Date: 1922

Morning scene, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Alpes-Maritimes, France
Early morning scene on the quayside of Villefranche-sur-Mer, near Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. 1922

Young peasant woman shearing a sheep, Republic of Estonia. Date: 1922

Fishermans cottage at Mousehole, Cornwall, England. His boat can be seen on the left, and under the cottage is the curing cellar for pilchards. Date: 1922

Women selling fresh flowers in a Central London street. Date: 1922

Children making baskets, Hong Kong (then part of the British Empire) -- their small, nimble hands are claimed to be ideal for this work. Date: 1922

Broom vendor, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Broom vendor in a street of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Date: 1922

Birthday postcard with basket of flowers and verse. Date: early 20th century

The Duke of Rutland discovers two infants. Probably John Manners, 5th Duke

Cottage Life, mother peeling potatoes. mid-19th century

Stork with baby in pram on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Woman pouring champagne on a New Year postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Girl in a basket of flowers on a birthday postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Children in a basket of flowers on a greetings postcard
Two children in a basket of flowers on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Family of cats with a pram on a postcard
Family of cats going for a walk with a pram on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Kittens with a basket of flowers on a postcard
Kittens with a basket of forgetmenots and daisies on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Cats having a picnic on a German postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Cats with a basket of flowers on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Cats and flowers in a wickerwork basket on a postcard
Three fluffy cats and pink flowers in a wickerwork basket on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Basket of flowers on a paper lace greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Three-dimensional New Year card with flowers and trellis. Date: circa 1890s

Basket of assorted flowers on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

The Hop-Garland. 19th century

Mothers and Babies, both human and feline

Gems of the Ocean - girl with basket of seaweed
Gems of the Ocean - girl with a basket of seaweed

Apple sellers, Venice, Italy. Date: circa 1890s

Wine production, Pinhao, Alto Douro, Portugal -- men and boys carrying baskets of grapes. Date: circa 1910s

Street scene in Funchal, Madeira, showing ox-drawn transport for tourists. Date: circa 1920

Bullock carts near Horta, Faial (Fayal) Island, Azores
Bullock carts near the city of Horta, Faial (Fayal) Island, Azores, Atlantic Ocean. Date: circa 1930

Group photo, Santa Catalina Hotel, Canary Islands
Group photo of visitors at the Santa Catalina Hotel, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands. Date: 1896

Flower sellers in Regent Street, Central London
Flower sellers in Regent Street, viewed from Oxford Circus (looking north), Central London. Date: circa 1900s

Postcard booklet, Greetings from Dixieland, USA, showing a cotton picker asleep with his head inside a basket. Date: 1937

Advert for Carters spinal carriage 1906
Carters bath chair and spinal carriage in wood and wicker-work Date: 1906

Street scene at Les Halles, Paris, France. Date: 1960s

WICKER MAN (2)
The WICKER MAN in which the ancient Britons are supposed to have placed victims, setting it alight as a burnt offering to their gods Date: BC

WICKER MAN (1)
The WICKER MAN in which the ancient Britons are supposed to have placed victims, setting it alight as a burnt offering to their gods Date: BC

Druids build a wicker man for sacrifice
The Wicker Man In which people were burnt as sacrifices to their deities

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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.