PLEASE HELP
The bentwood crib appears in a california african collection in internet searches. It is free swinging and I wish I could attach an image. It is made of bent lath. It swings on a bent wood frame, has some faded paint and varnish. It is said to be of the late 1800. Below is text from other descriptions.
"The cradle has an oval configuration. It was constructed using bentwood slats that curve down to form a flat bottom. The cradle is hung from the frame. It is attached on each end to the frame’s eyebolt. Below the eyebolts are two curved runners. Mine has no wheels.
HISTORY
Field cradle
not known
African American
ca 1876 - 1886
wood, varnish, iron with contemporary wheels (1940s)
30" H x 44" W x 22" D
The cradle has an oval configuration. It was constructed using bentwood slats that curve down to form a flat bottom. The cradle is hung from the frame. It is attached on each end to the frame’s eyebolt. Below the eyebolts are two curved runners.
Gift of Catherine Clowers and John Chessell of Riverside, California
(2006.4) "
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