Historical information
This large cane basket was made for secure storage of its contents. It has a throw bolt that can be locked with a padlock.
Significance
The cane basket is an example of a storage container used in factories, travel and transportation in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Physical description
Basket, woven cane, with lid, lock, and throw bolt. The basket has canvas re-in forcing on the vertical sides.
Subjects
- warrnambool,
- shipwreck coast,
- flagstaff hill,
- flagstaff hill maritime museum,
- flagstaff hill maritime village,
- basket,
- cane basket,
- basket with lid,
- storage basket,
- personal effects,
- travel goods,
- secure storage
