The history of the Peterboro Basket Company dates back to 1841 when Amzi Childs came to Peterborough to manufacture lead pipe. In 1854 he began weaving baskets and built an excellent reputation for quality. Several years and quite a few factories later, the present Peterboro Basket Company organized, upholding the traditions of Amzi Childs.  Since its inception in 1854, Peterboro Basket Company has been the only New England company to produce the Ash splint basket originated by the American Indian.  Their baskets are still carefully hand crafted today as they were 150 years ago.