Wicker hampers were used throughout the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century to store goods and linen. They were very popular in warehouses and stores as a way of transporting goods. Also used in the commercial laundries and the private laundry of a country house or large town house.

This is a large hamper with steel fittings, it would have been used in a commercial premises, or in a large country house for moving and storing goods.
 

Dimensions: 43cm high x 71cm wide x 43cm deep.