Cradle, 1760-1790
THF154256 / Cradle, 1760-1790
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Artifact Overview
Eighteenth-century parents used cradles to keep babies warm and safely removed from household dangers. Babies could be laced into cradles to prevent them from falling or crawling out -- lacing pegs can be seen on this cradle along the top outer edge of the sides. With the baby securely confined, mothers or other caregivers could go about their daily chores without worry.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cradle (Child's bed)
Date Made
1760-1790
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
00.3.1845.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Oak (Wood)
Pine (Wood)
Color
Red
Dimensions
Height: 19.75 in
Width: 18.75 in
Length: 36.5 in
Inscriptions
underside"
Doylestown
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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.