Fruits and produce were commonly placed into baskets after they were picked. Filled baskets could then be sold to customers.
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Term
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Bushels
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Pints
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bushel
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1
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16
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half bushel
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0.5
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8
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peck
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0.25
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4
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quart
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0.125
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2
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pint
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0.0625
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1
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The bushel basket has a diameter of 18 inches and a height of 12 inches.
The half bushel basket has a diameter of 12 inches and a height of 10 inches.
