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GPHS2015

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Basket of Cheer Ideas Needed
« 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.

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Re: Basket of Cheer Ideas Needed
« Reply #1 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.


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Re: Basket of Cheer Ideas Needed
« Reply #2 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

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Re: Basket of Cheer Ideas Needed
« Reply #3 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.

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Re: Basket of Cheer Ideas Needed
« Reply #4 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
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Re: Basket of Cheer Ideas Needed
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2015, 09:25:24 am »
Everyone seems to find a use for a nice copper wash boiler.