Creel, for carrying fish

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This oval-shaped creel for carrying fish is made from unpeeled willow.

Oval, half round creel of unpeeled willow, with two openings for handgrips

For centuries it was the land which supplied the resources of everyday life for most people in Scotland. It provided the materials for homes, furnishings and belongings. In some remote areas the use of local materials continued well into the 20th century.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-945-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.QP 55
• Date: 18th or 19th century
  
• Material: Willow, unpeeled
  Creel
  
• Dimensions: 230 mm H x 470 mm x 530 mm
  
• What: Creel
  
• Subject: Baskets and basketry, straw working (including chair making, but (NMAS Classification)
  
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