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Cradle

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1790-1810

GUSN

GUSN-37746

Description

3-pitch hood with shaped front skirt; cut-out sides; applied cyma molding at bottom; brass bail handle on footend.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cradles (children's beds)
sleeping and reclining furniture
mahogany (wood)
pine (wood)
wood (plant material)
Chippendale
pine (wood)
Mahogany
Pine
Chippendale
CRADLE

Inscription

On brass plate: ""Gift of Mrs. Joseph A. Cushman""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

26.75 x 43.75 x 23.75 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1935.359A

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