Basket

This shallow basket was used by fishwives in Thurso in Caithness.

The oval basket has a wicker-covered bow handle.

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:	000-100-001-944-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.QP 41
Date:	18th/19th century
Material:	Wicker
Dimensions:	23.50" x 17.50"
What:
Subject:	Baskets and basketry, straw working (including chair making, but (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where:	Scotland, Caithness, Thurso
Event:
Description:	Shallow, oval basket with a wicker-covered bow handle, used by Thurso fishwives when selling fish
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