Salesman Sample of Field/Slave Cradle. Canoe shapped cradle was said to have been used by field workers so their infants could accompany them. Cradle and stand are made of bentwood slats. Stand has two rear cast iron wheels at one end. Decorated wtih geometric and floral patterns in gold, yellow and red. Inside of body reads "Ford Johnson Co. Manufacturers,Michigan City, Indiana, Patent Oct. 17, 1876". See catalog sheet for additional data.
Collection
Furniture
Made/Created
Date made
1876 - 1886
Notes
Date: 1876
Made: Ford Johnson Chair Co., Michigan City, Indiana
