Historical information

Item collected and used by Alva Bennetts during her deployment to BCOF Japan - 1947 to 1949.
Part of the Bennetts Collection.
Refer to Cat 9726P for details of Alva Marie Bennetts, No VFX128835, service.

Physical description

Folding basket is made from 31 strips of bamboo - 12 mm wide. The bamboo pieces are a square 'U' shape. They pivot alternatively at each end. The pivots (2) are small pieces of timber dowel. Each end of the dowel has been shaped like a 7 sided nut. There are two pieces of string - located in holes in each strip. A dull yellow piece of string is woven around each stabilising string. The two handle assemblies are also made from bamboo. There are a couple of dowels and nails holding each handle assembly together.