Vintage 1900 French Walnut Gathering Basket Glass Whether set on a linen-covered

Whether set on a linen-covered terrace table or used as a display piece

This illustrated book portrays the beach as a place of longing

Among the highlights are the 1869 Rutgers versus Princeton faceoff

As graceful today as it was during the Roaring Twenties

May also be used in a bathroom as a tray for glass soap bottles and bath salts

Vintage 1900 French Walnut Gathering Basket Glass Whether set on a linen-coveredAn oval French medium sized gathering basket with a century plus history shaped by hand from wooden slats and fitted with a handle that settles comfortably in the crook of the arm. This style of basket served many purposes across rural France. It was carried inland during the walnut harvest and used along the coast for oysters and small seaside provisions. The simple construction and honest materials reflect the working life of the period.