Collection Highlights
Ki On Twog Ky (also known as Cornplanter ), 1732/40-1836
1796
1867.314
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cradle
Object name
Cradle
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.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Frederic Griffith
Object Number
1952.16
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this cradle was used in the donor's family.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
