摘要 |
<p>A decorative, foldable cardboard basket for hand carrying and displaying selected items is disclosed. The basket comprises a central receptacle (12) having connected side walls (18), end walls (22) and a bottom section (24) with linear fold lines (28) in its end walls and bottom section that enable it to assume an essentially flattened configuration, and a bottom member (46) for holding the receptacle in its opened, erect configuration. A pair of side panels (14, 16) of flexible material which may be provided with a distinctive design shape and graphics are attached to and extend above the side walls, each panel having an opening (20) within an upper portion that forms a handle for the basket.</p> |