Cradle

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Cradle

Entry/Object ID

25 a

Description

Self Rocking Cradle. Material: wood. Size: 19 1/2" W. x 44" L. x 31 1/2" H. Description: mahogany finished hardwood box with four wooden bars along head and foot sections; nine wooden bars along each side; two wooden slats and four legs at base; support between front and back sections; wooden panel on one end.

Context

Self rocking cradle. Used by the Lewis Family, early settlers in the city of Waseca. It is an heirloom in the family of Mrs. Guy (Esther Lewis) Everett, given to her by her mother, Mrs. B. S. Lewis who received it from her father, Mr. J. O.Eaton in 1872.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

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

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

May 4, 2007

Update Date

November 21, 2024