Depression Era Expanded Metal Mesh Waste Basket c.1930 Trays It has been stretched over

It has been stretched over a frame and the piece is unframed

The felt on the bottom is original and intact on both

CREATOR Fred MeDart

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Depression Era Expanded Metal Mesh Waste Basket c.1930 Trays It has been stretched overABOUT An original depression era industrial factory or office waste basket with flared rolled top and mesh body. The basket is composed of a single section of sheet metal which is "slitted and expanded" to form a uniform diamond mesh. Original embossed manufacture's mark on the bottom. The basket retains much of the original paint. CREATOR The Northwestern Expanded Metal Co. Chicago for Nemco. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1930. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES