Basket Collection

Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Old Woman Cooking Eggs, 1618
Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Spanish Baroque painter. The Old Woman Cooking Eggs, 1618. Oil on canvas. National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

WWI: CARRIER PIGEONS. British motorcyclists taking carrier pigeons to front line trenches during World War I. Photograph, c1916

Benjamin Lay, c. 1750-1758. Creator: William Williams
Benjamin Lay, c. 1750-1758

Dickens / Empty Chair
HIS HOME AT GADSHILL His desk and empty chair after his death, dated 9 June 1870

Street scene, Hoi An, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Womens Institute activities during the First World War, making jam and wicker baskets to help with the war effort. 1915

Between the Tides
WAR15905 Between the Tides by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); Warrington Museum and Art Gallery, Cheshire, UK; eWarrington Museum & Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

British Army messager pigeon service
Taking birds out: to the trenches by despatch-riders to let the pigeons fly for training. Regular going and coming supply service of birds between the pigeon homing lofts at Divisional

Welsh Girls in Traditional Costume 1908
A group of seven Welsh girls in traditional costume. One of them holds a large doll on her lap, and three are holding baskets

Dogs - Couple of Jack Russell Dogs in basket on bike
ME-1636 Dogs - Couple of Jack Russell Dogs in basket on bike Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

SSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States. Indian Market, Native American basket

German Short-haired Pointer Dog
JD-15672 German Short-haired Pointer Dog John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Actress: Jane Birkin shopping in Paris. June 1970

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, five puppies in basket, one with tricolour and the others with blenheim coat

Trolling for Pike in the River Lea, 1831, (1941). Creator: James Pollard
Trolling for Pike in the River Lea, 1831, (1941). Anglers using a running line to catch pike on the Lea at Waltham Abbey, to the north-east of London. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London

Basket Weaving on the Shores of Lough Neagh, Co. Antrim - a view of Miss Celina Mulholland and a boy basket weaving outside a building. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Lough Neagh)

Dogs - Pug and Jack Russell in basket
ME-1642 Dogs - Pug and Jack Russell in basket Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

The Moonchild by Florence Mary Anderson
A small, angelic looking child is carried through the sky in a basket held by a colourful group of fairies and pixies. c.1925

Komuso Buddhist monks, Japan. They wear a straw basket (tengai) over their head and play a bamboo flute (shakuhachi). Date: circa 1890s

Three cockle women of Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Three cockle women of South Wales, in a posed photograph. They are probably from the coastal village of Llangwm, near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

Miniature Long-haired Dachshund Dog - puppies in basket
JD-16338 Miniature Long-haired Dachshund / Teckel Dog - puppies in basket Also know as Doxie / Doxies in the US John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape
CH11386 Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Private Collection; (add.info)

Snake charmer playing flute-like instrument, snake emerging from basket in front

Giant Basket
A woman carrying a large wicker basket through a street in Assisi. Picture Post - 5409 - Assisi - pub. 1951 (Photo by Thurston Hopkins/Getty Images)

Dog - Yorkshire Terrier in bicycle basket
ME-2473 Dog - Yorkshire Terrier in bicycle basket Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Poster: Dig For Victory Now
Poster encouraging people to Dig For Victory Now, and enjoy your own vegetables all the year round. 1940s

Lodsworth Womens Institute jam making, August 1943
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N22454

Women of Tudor England
City women and a country-woman in Elizabethan England, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Heavy shire horse pulls an old hay rake
A farmer and his heavy horse take a break from working to gather hay on a field. They stop to talk to another farmer and a young lady in white dress

I m beginning to think somebody loves me! by G. E Studdy
Colour illustration by George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948) showing Bonzo the dog sitting in his basket enjoying a pet from his owner and a bone in his dog bowl

Bakers sign, St. Malo, Brittany, France, Europe

Dog - Long haired Chihuahua puppy
LA-3740 Dog - Long haired Chihuahua puppy Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Border Terrier Dog In basket on bicycle
JD-17121e DOG - Border Terrier in bicycle basket John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

The Lighthouse of Newlyn, Cornwall, 1893 (oil on canvas)
3327178 The Lighthouse of Newlyn, Cornwall, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Forbes, Stanhope Alexander (1857-1947) ; 290x225 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

The Winter Egg, 1913 (quartz, platinum, orthoclase, diamonds
CH463083 The Winter Egg, 1913 (quartz, platinum, orthoclase, diamonds, gold & demantoid) (see also 463082) by Holmstrom, Albert (1846-1920); height: 10.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for W H Smith -- newsboy on an enamel sign. circa 1925

Shetland knitter, Shetland Islands, Scotland. She is knitting as she walks along with a bulky load on her back. Date: late 19th century

Colonel Stodare at the Egyptian Hall
Colonel Stodare the liverpudlian ventriloquist and magician (1831 to 1866) performing using an Indian Basket at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London. Date: circa 1865

Dropping from a Kite Balloon 1917
A British observer drops from the car of a kite balloon, attached to the parachute which is hanging over the side of the basket. His colleague has already jumped and is on his way to the ground

Picture No. 10750165
CAT - Wicker carrying basket. Date:

Aerial view of Wanstead from a balloon - 1909
Perhaps the chief interest in this photograph is the actual passing of a balloon under the basket of the one from which this picture was taken

Golden Retriever Dog JD 9377E Puppy in laundry basket © John Daniels / ardea. com
JD-9377e Golden Retriever Dog Puppy in laundry basket John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Refreshments at Paddington Station, c. 1920
A refreshment porter hands a first class passenger a luncheon basket through the window of a carriage while stationary at Paddington station, c.1920

Cotton weavers at their looms, Preston, Lancashire
Women operating cotton weaving looms at the works of Messrs Horrockses, Crewdson and Co Ltd of Preston, Lancashire

Wind Blown by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in a coat and hat picks nuts from the branches of a tree which is rapidly losing its leaves in the autumnal breeze

Mother Shipton Soap
An advertisement for Mother Shipton Soap showing a Wise Woman sitting with her basket of sparkling white linen - almost as white as her pet cat!

Dog JPF 6722 Poodle toy puppies © Jean-Paul Ferrero / ARDEA LONDON
JPF-6722 Dog - Poodle toy puppies in basket Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Basket: A Timeless Symbol of Culture, Craftsmanship, and Everyday Life" From the revolutionary activism of Benjamin Lay to the poignant absence depicted by Dickens' empty chair, baskets have woven their way into history as vessels of both practicality and symbolism. In William Williams' portrayal of Benjamin Lay from c. 1750-1758, we see a man holding a basket - perhaps representing his commitment to simple living and self-sufficiency. Dickens' empty chair speaks volumes about loss and longing; its presence reminds us that even in absence, the humble they are hold memories and emotions. Diego Velazquez's "Old Woman Cooking Eggs" transports us to a rustic kitchen scene where a basket sits prominently on the table - an essential tool for gathering ingredients or storing produce. The vibrant street scene in Hoi An showcases Vietnamese culture at its finest, with vendors skillfully arranging colorful baskets filled with exotic fruits and spices - a testament to Southeast Asia's rich culinary heritage. During World War I, women's institutes played an integral role in supporting troops on the front lines. Their activities often included basket weaving workshops where they honed their skills while creating practical items for soldiers overseas. On the shores of Lough Neagh in Co. Antrim, Ireland, locals engage in traditional basket weaving techniques passed down through generations. This craft not only preserves cultural heritage but also provides livelihoods for communities along these picturesque shores. Jane Birkin shopping in Paris captures timeless elegance as she carries her purchases effortlessly in a chic wicker market basket - showcasing how this versatile accessory seamlessly blends fashion with functionality. Welsh girls dressed in traditional costumes proudly carry baskets adorned with flowers during festivities held back in 1908 - reminding us that baskets have long been associated with celebrations and customs across cultures. Man's best friend finds comfort nestled within a bike-mounted basket - Jack Russell dogs enjoy life's adventures alongside their owners while providing companionship and joy.