Historical information
Item used in offices earlier part of the 20th century, waste baskets were sold in great numbers with many differing designs from the 1830s most from this time were made of willow or bamboo. Later wire mesh and pressed steel were used.
Significance
An early example of a wire mesh industrial type of waste basket used in office situations.
Physical description
Basket metal waste paper with wire mesh joined to iron ring at top and flat round cork base.
Inscriptions & markings
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