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Cradle

Cradle
Object name 
Cradle
Date 
1820-1830
Medium 
Mahogany, brass
Dimensions 
overall (assembled): 75 1/2 x 49 1/2 x 23 1/4 in. ( 191.8 x 125.7 x 59.1 cm )
Description 
Empire swinging cradle with trestle base; cradle supported between two stiles each with turned column surmounted by ball finial and two splayed legs ending in brass paw feet; turned stretcher joins stiles; cradle sides with row of 10 swelled spindles; headboard and footboard each with two inset panels and double-arched crest rail; 4 turned posts at end receive removable tester (b), made up of four S-shaped tester posts hinged to a disk and ball finial; mattress (c).
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. Willis Reese
Object Number 
1978.68a-c
Gallery Label 
According to the donor, Mrs. Willis Reese (Frances Gallatin), this cradle has been used by many generations of Gallatin descendants. Her aunt, Miss Mary Otis Stevens (also n
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.