"Fishing Basket Or Hamper Circa 1900"
BOURRICHE or FISHING BASKET Circa 1900
Woven wicker, leather and metal
H. 26; L 49 cm
These handleless baskets, known as bourriches, were a fly-fishing accessory.
This example, with its wooden frame and leather strap closure, features an openwork lid for easy insertion of the catch. Its “bean” shape allowed it to hug the wearer's body.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
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