RAF 2752 - Vintage Wicker Picnic Basket

Serial Number: RAF2716

Status: Display

Description:
The item is a vintage wicker picnic basket, commonly known as a hamper-style suitcase basket, popular between the 1940s and 1970s. It is typically handcrafted from woven rattan or wicker, featuring a sturdy rectangular body, a top carrying handle, and a secure latch closure. The natural cross-weave design often combines light and dark fibers, giving it a classic rustic appearance. Many of these baskets were sold as complete picnic sets, with an interior lined in fabric—often gingham—and fitted straps designed to hold plates, cups, and utensils for two to four people, making it both a practical outdoor dining set and a charming decorative collectible today.