Wicker Basket, 1930s-1960s

3D ModelNoAI

Arthur Clark made this basket at his business based behind Station Road in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. He was originally a Baker’s Apprentice but started going blind at the age of 20. Despite this, he still fought in WW1, including at the Battle of the Somme. When he returned home, he studied at a college for the blind in London where he learned basket weaving. He was renowned in the town for his high-quality shopping baskets, dog baskets and cradles. This wicker basket is from a collection at Chesham Museum.

Dimensions: L 33cm, W 26cm, H 36cm Weight: 600g Materials: Willow

Find out more about objects from the NPHT collection by visiting our Global Virtual Museum which celebrates the Paralympic history of nations, disability sports organisations and museum collections.