, opened to show straps securing utensils and plates. Hamper comes from ‘hanapier’, meaning a case for
goblets. The concept came from France via
William the Conqueror in the 11th century. Portable wicker wine carriers became adopted as travellers’ refreshment baskets, as long journeys often meant overnight stays in
coaching inns where palatable food was not always available. Travellers would thus carry better food with them in such baskets or hampers. ==References==