Lightship Baskets of Nantucket by Martha Lawrence (English) Paperback Book

Description: Lightship Baskets of Nantucket by Martha Lawrence The history and makers of highly prized, distinctive, old Nantucket Lightship Baskets are chronicled, with many color photos that detail construction and show beautiful examples of the craft. Includes what to consider when evaluating antique and contemporary baskets, plus easy-to-follow, step-by-step, illustrated instructions for making your own Nantucket basket. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description On the island of Nantucket, the Nantucket Lightship Basket developed over many decades into the distinctive basket so highly prized by collectors today. The baskets evolved in the mid-nineteenth century from wooden splint baskets made by Algonquin Indians and were adapted by Nantucketers, who introduced hardwood bottoms, utilized wooden molds, and replaced wooden splints with rattan. The fascinating history of this basket and its makers is richly illustrated with color photographs that detail construction and show beautiful examples of the craft._x000D_Special emphasis is give to depicting the rigorous life aboard the New South Shoal lightship, the crew of which produced beautifully constructed baskets, many of which are shown here. The history of the basket is updated to the present day, including the 1940s development of the covered "pocketbook" basket and the work of contemporary basket makers._x000D_For the collector, Martha Lawrence provides details to consider in evaluating antique and contemporary baskets. She also takes the reader through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for the construction of a basket, including accurate photographs of the stages crucial to producing an authentic piece._x000D_Lightship Baskets of Nantucket is a fascinating study of a craft whose popularity is increasing and whose heritage is as enduring as the baskets themselves._x000D__x000D_ AUTHOR: Author Biography Martha Lawrence is also the author of Nantucket Lightship Baskets and is a professional maker of Nantucket baskets in Dover, Massachusetts. Long Description On the island of Nantucket, the Nantucket Lightship Basket developed over many decades into the distinctive basket so highly prized by collectors today. The baskets evolved in the mid-nineteenth century from wooden splint baskets made by Algonquin Indians and were adapted by Nantucketers, who introduced hardwood bottoms, utilized wooden molds, and replaced wooden splints with rattan. The fascinating history of this basket and its makers is richly illustrated with color photographs that detail construction and show beautiful examples of the craft.Special emphasis is give to depicting the rigorous life aboard the New South Shoal lightship, the crew of which produced beautifully constructed baskets, many of which are shown here. The history of the basket is updated to the present day, including the 1940s development of the covered "pocketbook" basket and the work of contemporary basket makers.For the collector, Martha Lawrence provides details to consider in evaluating antique and contemporary baskets. She also takes the reader through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for the construction of a basket, including accurate photographs of the stages crucial to producing an authentic piece.Lightship Baskets of Nantucket is a fascinating study of a craft whose popularity is increasing and whose heritage is as enduring as the baskets themselves. Details ISBN0764308912 Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0764308912 ISBN-13 9780764308918 Media Book Format Paperback Place of Publication Atglen Country of Publication United States Replaces 9780887402562 Short Title LIGHTSHIP BASKETS OF NANTUCKET Series Schiffer Book for Collectors (Hardcover) DOI 10.1604/9780764308918 AU Release Date 1999-12-31 NZ Release Date 1999-12-31 US Release Date 1999-12-31 UK Release Date 1999-12-31 Author Martha Lawrence Pages 128 Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd Year 1999 Publication Date 1999-12-31 DEWEY 746.4120974497 Audience General Edition Description Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition Illustrations over 115 photos Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:77304417;

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