Antique French Woven Wicker Picking Basket with Runners Antique Skis They also feature pointed tips

They also feature pointed tips (nipple tips) that were originally thought to cut and therefore track through snow better

metal shafts and metal rings in the late 1940s and 1950s

Wood and Rawhide Snowshoes

They also have very decorative boot pads

Antique French Woven Wicker Picking Basket with Runners Antique Skis They also feature pointed tipsAntique French Woven Wicker Picking Basket with Runners 21" x 18" x 20"(top of basket), 15" x 9"(base) Vintage Winter This antique woven harvest backpack has straps to allow the 'picker' to be hands free while picking. It also features runners for stability and handles for ease of carrying the basket. This cool basket is in great condition and would look nice hanging on your wall or showcased in the corner.