Antique Splint Oak Gathering Basket 11x17 circa early 1900s mint The deep pocket offers room

The deep pocket offers room for a kitchen towel

None are on the verge of breaking down though

it is the epitome of chic style and functionality when it comes to transporting your vegetables between market and kitchen

Ideal for use as either a vase or a planter for shallow-rooted garden growers like succulents

these small swatches of cloth offer up little glimpses into the intimate daily lives of women long ago

Antique Splint Oak Gathering Basket 11x17 circa early 1900s mint The deep pocket offers roomHappiness is the harvest of a quiet eye. Austin O'Malley (1858 1932) {HISTORY} Never underestimate the joy or abilities of an antique basket. This splint oak style basket, gorgeous from every angle, was made in the early 1900s back when baskets had all sorts of specific shapes and purposes. This one is of the gathering size which makes it great when put to work in the garden harvesting vegetables or clipping flowers. It also makes a nice picnic