Longaberger Hostess Only Large Bushel Basket+Plastic Protector+Woodcrafts Lid+Orchard Park Plaid Fabric Liner. Lid still in original wrapping. THIS ONE IS RARE! Large Bushel Basket was reserved exclusively for hostesses in July and August 2005 and came with a Protector. Inspired by the all-purpose peck and bushel baskets used by farmers, Basket features a middle band for added strength and durability. It has an inverted open weave bottom which flexes while maintaining the overall shape. THIS IS A VERY LARGE BASKET WITH A VERY HEAVY LID. YOU ARE RECEIVING THE EXACT BASKET SHOWN AS EVIDENCED BY THE WEAVERS UNIQUE SIGNATURE. PLEASE ENLARGE ALL THE PHOTOS TO SEE UP CLOSE DETAILS. The Longaberger Company, Dresden Ohio, created handwoven baskets out of hardwood maple sourced from the US, pottery, hand-forged wrought iron and other items for over forty years, from 1973 to 2018. The company reopened in 2019 with artisans still located in Dresden Ohio who create baskets just as they had for a century before. Longaberger baskets are handwoven baskets and initialed by the artisan who created them. At the height of the company’s popularity there were over 4,000 weavers and over 70,000 home consultants. As a consultant for over 20 years, I have a great deal of inventory that was either stored or used for display purposes. I also seek out excellent Longaberger items to bring to you online by traveling across many states to seek out the best Longaberger items that are clean and in desirable condition. We are a smoke free, pet friendly home. Thank you for considering us!