Vintage authentic Redmon Red-Man label picnic hamper, wicker over masonite with a wooden lid and metal handles. This one has the interior tray to safely carry more delicate sandwiches or to hold dessert, which is nice!
Made in Peru, Indiana circa 1950s. This piece can be used as the "Cadillac" for picnicking with its huge size and sturdy handles and base, or simply as a home decor Arts and Crafts piece. Measures 20 1/4 X 11 1/2 in x 11 1/2 in tall
Wicker all intact, clean, wooden top in good overall condition (no chips on sides, tiny spot where the wooden printed paper is coming unglued from wood which could easily be fixed)spot on inside bottom of basket see photo 5, The "red" strap on bottom on wooden top was designed to hold silverware in place! (photo 9) These baskets can retail over $100
Materials: wood, wicker.