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Cradle

1690-1710 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Straight-sided oak rocking cradle with a hood. The cradle has turned finials, and the panels are carved with floral and geometrical patterns.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Oak, carved and turned
Brief description
Straight-sided carved oak rocking cradle with a hood; made in England, 1690-1710
Physical description
Straight-sided oak rocking cradle with a hood. The cradle has turned finials, and the panels are carved with floral and geometrical patterns.
Dimensions
  • Height: 33in
  • Width: 18½in
  • Length: 36½in
Dimensions from original description
Credit line
J C Padwick Bequest
Object history
Acquisition RF 57/ 2713. Previously lent to Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle (RFs 49/952, 50/1622, 51/713); to F&W November 1972 (RFs 72/2941). Also lent to Geffrye Museum.
95/2089
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.5-1958

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Record createdJanuary 6, 2009
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