Crochet Pineapple Basket Pattern Design 792

Crocheted Basket:  This pattern contains directions for a starched crocheted basket, worked in Mercerized Crochet and Knitting Cotton.   The basket, 8-1/2 inches tall, by 3-1/4 wide, features fold-over pineapples at top.  Instructions for a sugar starch are included.  

This is a Mail Order Design pattern purchased through newspapers and catalogs.  The pattern was marketed as Laura Wheeler 792 in 1953.  The newspaper description:  "Fresh touch for a table - starched crochet basket to make in snowy white or pretty Spring pastels. It's a conversation piece on your table - perfect for candies or use as a flower pot holder".