glass basket
Object Detail
Object Name
basket
Description
A glass basket, found in the Fawley Court Time Capsule.
The Fawley Court Time Capsule was buried in 1731 by John Freeman, of Fawley Court. It included a collection of domestic items and tableware used in the kitchens and dining room of Fawley Court in a specially created mound in the grounds of Henley Park. The mound, erroneously believed to be a prehistoric barrow, was excavated in 1932.
The Fawley Court Time Capsule was buried in 1731 by John Freeman, of Fawley Court. It included a collection of domestic items and tableware used in the kitchens and dining room of Fawley Court in a specially created mound in the grounds of Henley Park. The mound, erroneously believed to be a prehistoric barrow, was excavated in 1932.
Accession No
1997.41.139
Collection
Henley
Associated Person
Associated Date
1731
1932
1932
Associated Period
18th century
20th century
20th century
Date
Pre 1731