cradle

Object/Artifact

Historical Society of Carroll County, Maryland

Name/Title

cradle

Entry/Object ID

1991.042.023

Description

Cradle. (A) 35.5"h x 45.5"w x 26.25"d. Rectangular. Spindles taper slightly at both ends with two incised rings in center, five spindles on each end and nine on each side. Four ball finials at corners with ring turning. One long side opens out. Mattress, several pillows and a mattress cover inside. (B,C) 4.75"h x 38"w. Two removable rockers, flat with scroll design, rounded ends.

Acquisition

Accession

1991.042

Source or Donor

Crapster-Pregont, Barbara

Acquisition Method

Gift

General Notes

Note

Purchased by Mrs. Joseph (Helen) Gorman for Dr. and Mrs. Basil L. Crapster at the 30 April 1955 estate auction of Miss Alice Louise Taney, a direct descendent of Roger Brooke Taney.