Cradle

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Cradle

Entry/Object ID

GHS 973

Description

Long and narrow bonnet topped cradle with heart shaped, cut-out handles. Straight sides and narrowing at base which sits on 2 rockers.

Made/Created

Artist

Samuel Nice

Dimensions

Height

28 in

Width

25-3/4 in

Depth

42 in

Material

Wood

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Kirk & Nice

Provenance

Notes

GHS True Accesion Book #973, "Old Jefford Cradle made by Samuel Nice of Germantown in 1800, Loaned by Ida and Sally Jefford, May 24, 1920."