Name/Title
Cradle CoverletEntry/Object ID
60.14.3Description
PLACEHOLDER Cradle Coverlet. Material: textile. Size: 43" x 57". Description: 7" square white and red cotton blocks sewn together in a checkerboard pattern to form a coverlet; the red squares are plain; each white square contains the outline of an animal or church that is embroidered in red; a 1 1/2" white cotton border on each side. This coverlet was used with the Minske cradle #60.14.2.Context
The needle crafter of this coverlet is unknown, but the cradle it accompanied was built by Frederick William "Bill" Minske for children born to him and his wife Ernestine Kanne Minske.in about 1889. Many of the grandchildren and future generations of babies have slept in the cradle also. A provenance booklet #60.14 includes the photos of the cradle and family history compiled by Leona Kanne Benson in 1980.Cataloged By
Legacy Photo ImportLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
CradleNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Bed, Child'sNomenclature Primary Object Term
BedNomenclature Sub-Class
Sleeping & Reclining FurnitureNomenclature Class
FurnitureNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsCreate Date
October 4, 2016Update Date
September 11, 2026