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Taylor, J. N.1

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Willow Cutting

Aston, Michael Geoffrey

1964

Mr. J. N. Taylor cutting strong willow sticks for basketmaking, Ulleskelf (North Yorkshire). The willows are being cut in the early autumn, out of season. The photograph is out of focus.

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Soaking Tanks (Basketmaking)

Aston, Michael Geoffrey

1964

Tanks for soaking sticks of willow and cane before they are worked into baskets, and bundles of willow, at Burdekin's Baskets, Flushdyke, near Ossett (West Yorkshire).

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