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Wickerwork Collection (#6)

"Wickerwork: A Timeless Craft Weaving Stories Across Continents" Step back in time to the Women's Institute activities during the First World War

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Dog and cat explore a shopping basket

Dog and cat explore a shopping basket
Unusual Friends - dog and cat explore the contents of a shopping basket. 1950s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Baby in a wickerwork pram, Delaware, USA

Baby in a wickerwork pram, Delaware, USA
Baby in a wickerwork pram, appearing to wave at the camera. She is Helen Cochran Foard, daughter of Julian and Helen Foard, age 8 months, outside Holy Trinity Church, Middletown, New Castle County

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Lobby and Ice Cream Parlour, Hotel Florida, Havana, Cuba

Lobby and Ice Cream Parlour, Hotel Florida, Havana, Cuba. Date: circa 1930

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Mansion House Hotel, Fishers Island, NY State, USA

Mansion House Hotel, Fishers Island, NY State, USA
Veranda with guests, Mansion House Hotel, Fishers Island, Suffolk County, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1910

Background imageWickerwork Collection: American Auto Club meeting with vintage cars, USA

American Auto Club meeting with vintage cars, USA
American Auto Club meeting with vintage cars, Orange County, New York State, USA -- a one-cylinder 1904 Cadillac. Date: 1965

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Seaside scene with pavilion, Ystad, Sweden

Seaside scene with pavilion, Ystad, Sweden. Date: circa 1910

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Cartoon, Lord Garmoyle in India

Cartoon, Lord Garmoyle in India
Cartoon, Lord Garmoyle -- in India. Very hot here, but it would be hotter at home! Arthur William Cairns, Lord Garmoyle (1861-1890), was in trouble with his father over debts

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Kitten with ducklings falling out of a basket

Kitten with ducklings falling out of a basket
Unusual Friends - kitten with ducklings falling out of a basket. 1950s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Dove and kittens with a basket

Dove and kittens with a basket
Unusual Friends - dove and kittens with a basket. 1950s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Dove, cat and kittens with a basket

Dove, cat and kittens with a basket
Unusual Friends - dove, cat and kittens with a basket. 1950s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Susi - in basket with hot water bottle

Susi - in basket with hot water bottle
Susi - in her basket with a hot water bottle. 1950s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Babies in a large bag with flowers

Babies in a large bag with flowers. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Young girl in wicker basket

Young girl in wicker basket
Young girl in a wicker basket. circa 1900

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Gentleman & passengers on his 1906 Royal Enfield motorcycle

Gentleman & passengers on his 1906 Royal Enfield motorcycle
Gentleman rider and his wife & son pose for a photograph on a 1906 Royal Enfield motorcycle & wicker sidecar in a country lane circa 1906

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Girl & lady on a veteran motorcycle & sidecar

Girl & lady on a veteran motorcycle & sidecar
Young girl and lady on an early veteran motorcycle and wicker sidecar combination in a country lane in the early 1900s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Two gentlemen on 1907 Royal Enfield motorcycle & sidecar

Two gentlemen on 1907 Royal Enfield motorcycle & sidecar
Two gentlemen on a 1907 Royal Enfield motorcycle & wicker sidecar in the street circa 1910

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Westende, Belgium -- defence works and ruins, WW1

Westende, Belgium -- defence works and ruins, WW1
Westende, Belgium -- defence works and ruins during WW1. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Dunkirk, France - fishing for shrimps

Dunkirk, France - fishing for shrimps
Dunkirk, France - four women and a man with large nets fishing for shrimps. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Music cover, Le Panier de Fruit, by W H Birch

Music cover, Le Panier de Fruit, by W H Birch
Music cover, Le Panier de Fruit, waltz for piano by W H Birch. circa 1880s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Table display -- fruit basket

Table display -- fruit basket
Table display -- wickerwork style fruit basket made out of pound cake or almond paste, with grapes, apples and pears. 19th century

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Peke and Siamese

Peke and Siamese
Unusual Friends - Peke with Siamese cat and kittens in a basket. 1950s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Susi - in shopping basket

Susi - in shopping basket
Susi - in a shopping basket. 1950s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: St Jamess Hotel courtyard, Cape Peninsula, South Africa

St Jamess Hotel courtyard, Cape Peninsula, South Africa
St Jamess Hotel courtyard with sea view, near Muizenberg, Cape Peninsula, South Africa. Date: circa 1930

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Susi - relaxing in her basket

Susi - relaxing in her basket. 1950s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Susi - with sewing basket and wool

Susi - with sewing basket and wool. 1950s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Susi - with sewing basket

Susi - with sewing basket
Susi - with another dog, investigating a sewing basket. 1950s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Two kittens in a basket on a cutout greetings card

Two kittens in a basket on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Kitten in a basket on a cutout Christmas card

Kitten in a basket on a cutout Christmas card. circa 1890s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Kitten in a broken basket on a cutout greetings card

Kitten in a broken basket on a cutout greetings card
White kitten looking through a hole in a broken basket on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Girl and dog in a basket on a cutout Christmas card

Girl and dog in a basket on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Baby in wickerwork pram on a cutout greetings card

Baby in wickerwork pram on a cutout greetings card
Baby in a wickerwork pram on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Greetings card in the shape of a wickerwork basket

Greetings card in the shape of a wickerwork basket, with the lid open to reveal white lilies inside. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Two kittens in a cradle on a cutout greetings card

Two kittens in a cradle on a cutout greetings card
Two kittens in a wickerwork cradle on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Family on a 1910 Victoria motorcycle & sidecar

Family on a 1910 Victoria motorcycle & sidecar
Family on a 1910 Victoria motorcycle & wicker sidecar combination with maid beside sidecar circa 1910

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Susi - with friend and sewing box

Susi - with friend and sewing box. 1950s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Holly and mistletoe in a basket on a Christmas card

Holly and mistletoe in a basket on a Christmas card
Holly and mistletoe in a basket on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Pink flowers in a basket on a cutout greetings card

Pink flowers in a basket on a cutout greetings card
Pink flowers in a basket with a ribbon on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Pink daisies in a basket on a cutout Christmas card

Pink daisies in a basket on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Violets in a basket on a cutout greetings card

Violets in a basket on a cutout greetings card
Violets in a basket with a ribbon on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: White daisies in a basket on a cutout greetings card

White daisies in a basket on a cutout greetings card
White daisies in a basket with a ribbon on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Daisies and buttercups in a basket on a cutout card

Daisies and buttercups in a basket on a cutout card
Daisies and buttercups in a basket on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Greetings card in the shape of a picnic basket

Greetings card in the shape of a picnic basket
Greetings card in the shape of a wickerwork picnic basket full of delicious food. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Jurmala, Latvia - Majori beach

Jurmala, Latvia - Majori beach with holidaymakers and wickerwork chairs. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Occupations 1897 - London Flower Seller

Occupations 1897 - London Flower Seller near St Pauls Cathedral. 1897

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Dove and Kittens

Dove and Kittens
Unusual Friends - Dove and Kittens. 1950s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Three ducklings in a basket on a cutout Christmas card

Three ducklings in a basket on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Three chicks on a basket on a cutout Christmas card

Three chicks on a basket on a cutout Christmas card
Three chicks perched on the side of a basket on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWickerwork Collection: Girl and dog in a basket on a cutout birthday card

Girl and dog in a basket on a cutout birthday card. circa 1890s




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"Wickerwork: A Timeless Craft Weaving Stories Across Continents" Step back in time to the Women's Institute activities during the First World War, where skilled hands meticulously wove intricate patterns of wickerwork. From the West End Hotel in Bangalore, Karnataka, India to the Welsh Coracle boats and even on the picturesque island of Santorini in Greece, this ancient craft has left its mark across continents. Imagine a little girl with kittens nestled snugly in a basket on a postcard, capturing a moment of innocence and joy. Or picture a young crofter with his loyal dog by his side amidst the rugged landscapes of Shetland, Scotland - both connected through their shared appreciation for wickerwork. Misfitz - Spoony brings forth whimsical memories as we recall a mischievous dog carrying a basket filled with vibrant flowers on a birthday card. And who can forget that enchanting image of an Auvergne woman collecting walnuts while showcasing her mastery over this age-old technique? From Trinity College of Music in London to homes adorned with woven wonders worldwide, wickerwork transcends boundaries and generations. It evokes nostalgia when we think about Woman with Dogs 1929 or smile at the sight of a tabby cat cuddling its tiny kitten within a cozy basket. Wickerwork is more than just an art form; it is an embodiment of human creativity and resilience. As it continues to grace our lives today, let us celebrate this timeless craft that connects us all - weaving stories from different corners of our world into one beautiful tapestry.