Baby Tender, 1800-1850
THF188352 / Baby Tender, 1800-1850
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Artifact Overview
Homes in early America could be dangerous places for infants and toddlers. Young children could accidentally fall down steps, play with sharp objects, or roll or trip into a fire. Cage-like tenders, like this one, kept little ones out of trouble while busy parents worked around the house.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Chair (Furniture form)
Date Made
1800-1850
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.3.16593
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Pine (Wood)
Color
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 19.5 in
Width: 16 in
Length: 15.75 in
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Related Content
SetChildren's Furniture
- 20 Artifacts
Children's furniture reflects changes in childrearing. Early American families wanted their children to mature quickly and work as soon as possible. A more romantic view of childhood took hold in the 1800s; well-to-do parents saw their children as precious and molded them for a successful life. In 20th-century America, parents continued to focus on childhood play and development, accepting new materials and modern design in children's furniture.