Nantucket Lightship Baskets by Martha Lawrence

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Lightship Baskets of Nantucket
by Martha Lawrence

Price: $24.95 (If you wish, please request a personally inscribed copy)

Lavishly illustrated history of these unique baskets includes the story of the lightship crew and some of the finest examples of "lightship-made" baskets. Learn about recent trends in the craft and view the work of top contemporary basketmakers. Includes clear, illustrated instructions for making a traditional, round lightship basket. Revised, second edition. (81/2" x 11" - 125 pages)

 

Scrimshaw the Whaler's Legacy
by Martha Lawrence

Price: $69.95 (Personally Inscribed Copies on Request)

This beautifully illustrated volume treats every aspect of the 19th century art of scrimshaw as well as the lives of the whalers and the industry in which they labored. Over 400 photographs illustrate examples of antique scrimshaw from the country's finest collections. The work of contemporary artists is also portrayed. (81/2"x 11" - 225 pages)

 

Basketry Instructions

Nantucket Lightship Basket Purse Instructions
by Martha Lawrence

Price: $19.95

You can create the PhD of the Nantucket Lightship Basket - the purse. These accurate and thorough instructions, illustrated with over 60 photographs and line drawings will guide you through the creation of a beautiful, traditionally-crafted purse. The book's spiral binding allows it to lay flat for easy reference. (81/2" x 11" - 22 Pages)

Nantucket Lightship Basket Instructions
by Martha Lawrence
Illustrated by Scott Gilbert

Price: $

Construct a classic! You will appreciate the clear instructions contained in this page booklet. Accurately rendered line drawings clearly help you visualize each part of the process of creating a round, open lightship basket.

 

Notecards

Four lovely illustrations from Lightship Baskets of Nantucket are featured in this group of eight notecards printed on heavy stock. (4" x 6")

Price: $8.00 for package of 8 cards

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