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Bassinet

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

ca. 1959

GUSN

GUSN-271750

Description

Bassinet on wheels with original cushion. Bassinet has white painted wicker sides and curved wicker top. Small handle attached to exterior of curved top. White painted wood frame base with four turned legs attached to an h-shaped frame. Four white painted wood wheels with rubber edges. Rectangular cushion has blue plastic cover and sits atop the slatted wood frame base. Used at 45 Nyack Street, Watertown, Massachusetts.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bassinets (children's beds)
Bed
Bed, Child's
Bassinet
Bassinet

Additional Identification Number

642.1

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

42 1/2 x 22 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Michelle Simpson

Accession Number

2012.217.1AB

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