Longaberger 2003 Proudly American Medium Gathering Basket+Protector+Indigo Fabric Liner AMERICANA US. Blue Trim w/Star Tacks. The protector has a wrinkle in it as shown. Introduced to Regular Line March 2003. Exclusive design with blue upsplints and red shoestring weaving to create a plaid pattern. Proudly American Collection was inspired to promote the fine American craftsmanship of Longaberger products. Retired August 31, 2005. 18L 11W 4.5H. Excellent color and no broken or chipped splints. YOU ARE GETTING THE EXACT ITEM SHOWN AS EVIDENCED BY THE WEAVERS 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!