Vintage 1985 Longaberger Bread Cracker Basket Rectangular 12.5" Signed PJB

Add a touch of classic rustic farmhouse charm to your kitchen or home decor with this authentic, vintage Longaberger maplewood basket. Handcrafted in Dresden, Ohio, this piece is ideal as a shallow tabletop bread serving basket, utensil holder, or entryway catch-all for mail and keys.  Artisan Identification & Authenticity:  The bottom of the basket features the crisp, heat-stamped official logo:  LONGABERGER BASKETS HANDWOVEN U.S.A. It is clearly hand-signed and dated by the original weaver with the initials PJB and the year '85 (1985).  Dimensions: Length: 12.5 inches  Width: 7 inches  Height: 2.5 inches  Structurally in excellent, sturdy condition with tight, solid weaving and no broken or splintered maplewood bands. The wood trim, reinforcement tacks, and corners are fully intact. Cosmetically, it shows a beautiful natural vintage patina from age. There is one small, minor red/pink superficial smudge on the interior bottom weave (clearly pictured in the close-up photo). It does not affect functionality or structural integrity.  Comes from a clean, smoke-free home. Ships securely packed in a sturdy box to preserve its vintage shape.