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Vintage Large Tobacco Drying Basket from Winston-Salem - 41"x41" - Authentic Farmhouse Decor
Step back in time with this authentic, large wooden tobacco drying basket, a genuine piece of American agricultural history. Originating from the historically rich tobacco fields of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this basket represents a bygone era where tobacco was king.
ItemDetails:
Measures Approximately 41 inches by 41 inches
Material: Weathered wooden slats
Origin: Salvaged from Winston-Salem, NC
Condition: Good antique condition with signs of age and use, including weathered wood and original paint remnants
This rustic basket boasts a crisscross lattice design, which allowed air to circulate around tobacco leaves as they cured, a process critical to developing their rich flavor. The framework is accented with traces of original green paint, and features yellow numbering that speaks to its functional past in a real tobacco barn.
Winston-Salem has a storied past deeply entwined with the tobacco industry, once home to some of the largest tobacco companies in the world. This basket is a relic from when the city was an epicenter for tobacco processing and manufacturing, and would have been an essential tool in the curing stages of tobacco leaf preparation. Nestled in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, Winston-Salem is a city with a legacy tied to the tobacco industry. The city was once the headquarters for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, established in the late 19th century, which helped put Winston-Salem on the map as a bustling industrial center. The city’s growth and prosperity were largely fueled by the tobacco trade, and artifacts like this tobacco basket are tangible links to that pivotal chapter in the city's development. Now, as Winston-Salem continues to evolve, it preserves its history while fostering a diverse cultural landscape.
Ideal for collectors of agricultural memorabilia, Americana enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates the warmth and authenticity of farmhouse décor. This basket could be a conversation piece in a country home, a thematic installation in a rustic-themed space, or even repurposed into a unique furniture piece.
Add a touch of authentic, rustic charm to your space with this piece of Winston-Salem's tobacco heritage.
