Canvas Print : MAKING A TRUG BASKET
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MAKING A TRUG BASKET
Shaping a trug basket at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England.
1940s
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Media ID 7206495
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Basket Making Herstmonceux Hurstmonceaux Shaping Trug
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the charm of rural England into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the timeless image "Making a Trug Basket" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating photograph, captured in the 1940s at Herstmonceux in Sussex, showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Each print is meticulously reproduced on premium canvas, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail. Transform any room into a gallery, and let this beautiful image inspire you with its simple elegance and rustic charm."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, a skilled craftswoman shapes a trug basket at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England during the 1940s. The tranquil setting of the English countryside provides the perfect backdrop for this timeless scene of traditional basket making. Trugs are a type of shallow, flat-bottomed basket with handles, which have been used for various purposes in rural communities for centuries. They were traditionally made from wickerwork, often from willow, and were used for carrying fruits, vegetables, and other produce from the garden or farm. The woman in the photograph deftly weaves the willow rods, her hands moving in a rhythmic dance as she shapes the basket. Her concentration is unbroken, her focus entirely on the task at hand. The sun casts long shadows on the ground, adding a sense of depth and texture to the image. Basket making was once a thriving industry in Sussex and other parts of England, with many villages renowned for their skilled basket makers. However, with the advent of modern technology and mass-produced containers, the art of basket making has largely been lost. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when such skills were an essential part of rural life. The trug basket in the photograph is a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of the basket maker. Its simple yet elegant design speaks of the connection between the land, the people, and the traditional ways of life that once defined rural England. This image is a beautiful tribute to the enduring charm of a simpler time, and a reminder of the importance of preserving our cultural heritage.
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