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Title: Basket of Cheer Ideas Needed
Post by: GPHS2015 on February 20, 2015, 11:42:03 PM

Hi,

Our local Historical Society is having a fundraiser in March and wants to raffle off a basket of cheer. Being a Historical Society, an antique container rather than a basket would be more suitable. Any suggestions on what antique can be used in place of a basket? Dynamite crates have been suggested but most seem too small.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Ron

PS: If you have something laying around that may work well, by all means, would love to discuss it.

Title: Re: Basket of Cheer Ideas Needed
Post by: KC on February 21, 2015, 12:39:56 AM

I've seen an old safe used, old wicker clothes basket, vintage luggage, antique steamer trunk, etc.


Where are you located and what was a main industry there in the past?

Title: Re: Basket of Cheer Ideas Needed
Post by: frogpatch on February 21, 2015, 06:03:57 AM

Old picnic baskets are pretty easy to find. They are great for keeping papers hidden away afterward

Title: Re: Basket of Cheer Ideas Needed
Post by: cogar on February 21, 2015, 06:36:00 AM

How about a "bucket of cheer"? ;D ;D

There are all types of buckets from wood to cast iron, ... in all sizes from quarts to bushel ..... with most having historical roots and collectible value.

Title: Re: Basket of Cheer Ideas Needed
Post by: Pelady on February 21, 2015, 08:54:30 AM

 half a whiskey barrel, Milk bottle carrier, insulated milk box,

 Depending where you are Orange crates, cranberry boxes

Title: Re: Basket of Cheer Ideas Needed
Post by: Rauville on February 21, 2015, 09:25:24 AM

Everyone seems to find a use for a nice copper wash boiler.
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