Thank You!
A skilled craftsman, Peterson was well known for his baskets, works of art that are functional as well as beautiful. Locals have been collecting them for decades.
A discussion about Mr. Peterson and his work led by Cindy Ede in the Courtroom adjacent to the Museum was well attended and was extremely informative. If you are lucky enough to own one of the 22,000 baskets he created during his lifetime, value it! Interest and understanding of his fine craftsmanship and use of local old growth Douglas fir is expanding. Collectors are taking notice and realize that baskets of this form and quality are not likely to ever be replicated.