Bushel Basket Christmas Tree
by Bill Swartwout
Title
Bushel Basket Christmas Tree
Artist
Bill Swartwout
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Photography
Description
What a unique holiday decoration! This Christmas Tree, or Holiday Tree as some may call it, can be seen along the side of Route 611 on the way to Assateague Island and the Assateague Island National Seashore - to see the wild horses. This "Waterman's Christmas Tree" stands tall and represents one of the main life endeavors among the people of Maryland's Eastern Shore. The wonderfully popular Maryland Blue Crab is usually transported to market in bushel baskets - just like these. For those us us who enjoy steamed crabs we do like to see these filled with the summertime catch - on the way to our tables.
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December 18th, 2018
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Comments (4)
Maureen Plitt
I love this! Your story brought back memories of carrying these full baskets back to my Grandparents after a morning of crabbing.
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"