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Object Number
987-27-10/71215
Display Title
Cradleboard
Descriptions
Object Description
Cradleboard. Wooden board with scalloped top painted glossy blue (housepaint); white leather baby pouch with pink velour, cotton lining multi-color beaded floral design, blue trim, suede trim at opening with suede ties; white cotton shroud with multi-color embroidered flowers, green trim, lace edging; leather strap with suede lining; leather, suede, felt & bead floral design & beaded edging. 45 cm x 73 cm.
Inventory Description
Cradleboard, painted blue board, cotton hood with embroidered flowers/lace/ric
Classification
- Baby Carrier
Department
Ethnographic
Date
ca.1960
Culture
- Cree
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
Canada
Dimensions
Overall: 73 x 45 cm (28 3/4 x 17 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
987-27-10/71215
Provenance
Dealer
John Nichols
(1987)
Donor
Byron Harvey, III
(6/8/1987 - 10/27/1987)
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