Cradle

Furniture

Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Cradle

Description

Large scale Cradle designed for an infirm adult. Is 14 cm above floor at foot, 15.2 cm at head. Side-rails canted outwards, and dovetailed to hood.Cradle's wood surface has been covered by a brick red stain.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1750 - 1800

Time Period

late 18th-early 19th centuries

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Height

79.4 cm

Width

59.7 cm

Depth

38.7 cm

Length

144.8 cm

Dimension Notes

Cradle bed: 19.125" Side rail height: 16"

Materials

Material

Wood (pine), Paint

Material Notes

Paint is thinly applied and reads as a stain

Color

Red

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Some abrasion at hood and on the foot rocker.

General Notes

Note

Notes: Some abrasion at hood at foot Status: OK