Chic Tobacco Drying Basket circa 1940

Superb Tobacco drying basket woven from oak slats, used in curing tobacco leaves. The design allows for air circulation, which is crucial for evenly drying the leaves, preventing mold, and enhancing the tobacco’s quality. These baskets were arranged in barns or drying sheds, ensuring that the leaves are exposed to sufficient airflow. They help maintain the leaves’ integrity by preventing them from sticking together during the drying process. This one is from Tusculum, Tennessee during the great tobacco boom of the 1940s. Well preserved and cared for.