Bread Basket from the Burns' household

This small basket, for serving bread, was used by Robert Burns and his family during the time they lived in Burns House, Dumfries. Jean Armour, the poet's widow, continued to live in the family home following the poet's death in 1796.  She remained there for the rest of her life and by the time of her own death in 1834, the house had become a place of pilgrimage.   Relics of Robert Burns, Jean Armour Burns and their household were treasured and preserved.
Object no :
BHBN043n
Collection :
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
height 85mm, width 270mm, depth 210mm
Materials :
wood, wicker
Location :
NA
Accession number :
DUMFM:0198.373
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
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