Cradle

Name/Title

Cradle

Entry/Object ID

1960.119

Description

Red walnut rocking cradle with burl graining. The cradle consists of a rectangular base with flaring walls that rise into a cover over the head. The edges of the cover, or tester, are cut into a baluster shape, and the top is rounded by using three boards. The cradle is on two rockers, placed at the head and foot. The shield-shaped back board (or headboard) is pine.

Acquisition

Accession

1960.119

Source or Donor

Scott, Warren A.

Made/Created

Date made

1790

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Cradle

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bed, Child's

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Bed

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Sleeping & Reclining Furniture

Nomenclature Class

Furniture

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

28 in

Width

1/2 in

Length

40 in

Material

Wood

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Scott, Lemuel, Jr. (1790-1878)