Vintage 1954 Peterboro Basket Co Divided Wood Basket Made USA Mid Century

Wonderful piece of New Hampshire & American basket-making history!  Authentic vintage Peterboro Basket Co. woven wood basket featuring its original metal plaque marked “1954” and “Made in U.S.A.”  Peterboro's basket-making heritage began in 1854 in Peterborough, NH and continued for generations until production ended in 2022. This beautiful mid-century 1954 example represents a piece of that now-ended New England manufacturing tradition.  Features warm honey-toned woven wood construction, swinging wooden handle, original hardware and an unusual 4-compartment divided interior, likely designed for carrying bottles, jars or other household items.  Approx. 14L x 9W x 7H at basket body; approx. 13–14H with handle raised.  Now over 70 years old, it shows expected vintage wear/patina consistent with age. Please review photos for condition.  Perfect for collectors, farmhouse décor, kitchen display, picnic décor or New Hampshire memorabilia.  Peterboro Basket Co, 1954 basket, vintage Peterboro, Peterborough NH, 1950s basket, mid century, woven wood basket, splint basket, divided basket, bottle carrier, picnic basket, farmhouse decor, primitive decor, Americana, New Hampshire collectible, Made in USA, vintage kitchen, New England vintage