Collection Highlights
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Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cradle
Object Number:
1952.16
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Poplar, pine, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 28 1/2 x 25 x 42 in. ( 72.4 x 63.5 x 106.7 cm )
Description:
Poplar and pine cradle with hood with faceted top, a cut-out handle at either side, slightly arched foot board, and molding along edge of base; cast iron ornament attached to top of hood consists of horseshoe with spread eagle on top and clasped hands and words "GOOD LUCK" inside; raised on shaped rockers.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this cradle was used in the donor's family.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Frederic Griffith
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
