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Rocking cradle, Europe, 1750-1850
This simple rocking cradle is made of oak and pine and is believed to be of European origin. There is a rocking handle at each corner. Four wooden studs are on each side around which a restraining band was wrapped. This kept the child secure within the cradle and stopped them crawling out. A socket on each side at the head end accommodated a 'cradle guard', which was a hooded covering. maker: Unkn…
Creator
- Science Museum, London
Subject
- cradle
- paediatrics
- childcare
Creator
- Science Museum, London
Subject
- cradle
- paediatrics
- childcare
Providing institution
Aggregator
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- http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Rights
- Credit: Science Museum, London
Source
- L0065209
Identifier
- L0065209
- Science Museum A602164
- a5sq7b74
Providing country
- United Kingdom
Collection name
First time published on Europeana
- 2019-06-09T12:05:25.545Z
Last time updated from providing institution
- 2019-06-09T12:05:25.545Z