Vintage 04 Richard Carr Signed White Oak Gathering Basket Colonial Williamsburg

Ships in 1 business day.  Measures 20 tall × 15 wide.  Excellent collector's condition. Crisp, legible Richard Carr 2004 signature/mark. No cracked weavers, stains, or handle wobbles. Excellent structural integrity with zero broken splits.  Handcrafted white oak gathering basket by Richard Carr, a highly regarded basketmaker associated with the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Trades program. Carr is known for preserving traditional American basketmaking techniques rooted in 18th-century craftsmanship.  Beautifully constructed with hand-split white oak weavers and a distinctive organic carved handle. The variations in the oak and weave reflect its individually handmade construction rather than mass production.  A collectible example of American traditional craft and functional folk art. Especially appealing for collectors of Colonial Williamsburg, historic trades, Early American basketry, primitive decor, American folk art, and traditional handmade crafts.  Dated 6-04.  14-day returns in original condition. Buyer pays return shipping.