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    Object numberP868
    Titlebasket
    DescriptionCircular fisher basket with handles, known as a 'cran', a unit of measurement used in the north-east of Scotland for uncleaned herring. In 1852 it was defined to be the equivalent of one standard box of about 37.5 imperial gallons - typically around 1200 fish, but varying anywhere between 700 and 2,500.
    Production period20th century (early)
    Object namebasket
    Object category4.15
    Dimensions
      whole height: 27.5 cm
      bottom diameter: 52.5 cm
      top diameter: 68.5 cm