Numero oggetto
61/22
Titolo
Coracle,
Creatore
Descrizione
This coracle basket, for general household and garden use, is a traditional frame basket with a rounded bottom. It is formed made of peeled split willow and formed of two oval hoops and twelve arcs. It was made by James Jones of Abercych, who was not a professional basketmaker.
Descrizione fisica
1 basket: willow
Storico archivio
MERL 'Catalogue of baskets' form – 'NAME: BASKET (Coracle). James Jones // Acc. No.: 61/22 // Group: PERSONAL USE // Neg. no.: 60/3681. 5/619 // Place of origin: Pembrokeshire. // Period in use: Present // DESCRIPTION // Materials: Reserving judgement. Split. // Shape and construction: A traditional frame basket not made by a professional basketmaker, the foundation being two oval hoops & the weaving beginning at the points where they are fastened together, 12 further arcs are added as the weaving progresses. Handle lapped. Simple listed. Bottom rounded. // Dimensions: Length 12 1/2” Width 8 1/2” Height 11 1/2” // Use: General household & garden. // Dialect names: // Distribution: // Additional notes: The making of this type “Panier rustique” is described in La Vannerie. Duchene [Duchesne, R., Ferrand, H. & Thomas, J., ‘La Vannerie’. New Edition. Paris, J-B Bailliere et Fils, 1963]. p. 159 vol.1. new edition 1963.'
Luogo di produzione
Abercych
Data
1960-01-01 - 1969-12-31
Periodo di produzione
1960s
Nome oggetto
Materiale
Tecnica
Documento esterno
- L:\MERL\Objects\Baskets\61_22_cob.tif - High resolution image
