Wicker Collection (#9)

Men Making Wicker Chairs - Madeira, Portugal. Date: 1916

Boys making baskets at Linden Lodge Residential School, London, 1908
Boys making baskets at Linden Lodge Residential School, Battersea, Wandsworth, London, 1908. Workshop with boys making baskets and cribs, with completed baskets hanging from the ceiling

Basketry workshop at Elm Lodge Residential School for Elder Blind Girls, London, 1908
Basketry workshop at Elm Lodge Residential School for Elder Blind Girls, West Norwood, Lambeth, London, 1908. Girls work at making baskets, with examples of the finished product on display

Margaret-Rose Keil in Gerry O Haras That Kind of Girl (1963)

Tabby cat and kitten in basket with hot water bottle
Unusual Friends - tabby cat and kitten asleep in basket with blanket and hot water bottle. 1950s

Advert for Carter wounded or invalid chairs 1896
For holding a book or writing at a desk in any position over an easy chair, bed or sofa obviating fatigue and stooping. In valuable to invalids and students. 1896

Two men on veteran motorcycle & sidecar
Two men on a 1907/8 veteran motorcycle & wicker sidecar combination circa 1908

Lord Wolseley, Fir Grove House, Farnham, Surrey
Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley (1833-1913), Anglo-Irish officer in the British Army. Seen here in the garden of Fir Grove House, Farnham, Surrey. 1888

Marthinus Steyn, President, Orange Free State, South Africa
Marthinus Theunis Steyn (1857-1916), President of the Orange Free State, South Africa, from 1896 until 1902. The Orange Free State ceased to exist as an independent Boer republic in 1902

Basket of fruit on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Hotel Miramar, Fedala (Mohammedia), Morocco
Terrace overlooking the gardens, Hotel Miramar, Fedala (Fedhala, now Mohammedia), Morocco. Date: circa 1930

Susan Penhaligon, British actress
Susan Penhaligon (b. 1949), British actress, at St Ives harbour, Cornwall. circa 1980s

View of Sheffield, c. 1720-1740
Full title: To the Worshipful the Master, Wardens, Searchers and Assistants of the Corporation of the Cutlers in Hallamshire in the County of York

River Don from Ladys Bridge, Sheffield, c. 1900
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: w00344

Sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum)

Archival color postcard of three fishwives in Newhaven, England, Great Britain, c 1915
Archival color postcard view of three fishwives with fish in baskets in Newhaven, England, Great Britain, c 1915. (Photo by Allan Seiden, Legacy Archive/Getty Images)

Ornaments Minerva Neues Unterschidliches Bilder Laub und Grodetschgenwerk
Ornaments and Minerva Neues Unterschidliches Bilder Laub und Grodetschgenwerk (...) (series title on object), A rocaille cartouche with series title is surrounded by two rocaille ornaments with

Engraving From The The Dore Bible Illustrating Exodus Ii 1 To 4 The Child Moses On The Nile By Gustave Dore 1832-1883 French Artist And Illustrator

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, bicycle with wicker baskets

Duhnen, Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony, Germany. Yellow Strandkorbs along the beach

Girl and boy in historical costume on a greetings card - Wishing you well. Date: circa 1900s

Cupid with hearts and flowers on a Valentine postcard
Cupid with basket of red hearts and blue flowers on a Valentine postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Victorian 1890s Card Greetings Round Circular
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Greetings card in the shape of a wickerwork basket
Greetings card in the shape of a round wickerwork basket, labelled Lionald. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

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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.