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Object Number
985-27-10/59132
Display Title
Toy cradleboard. Cradleboard made from hoop of wood covered w/ leather
Descriptions
Object Description
Toy cradleboard. Cradleboard made from hoop of wood covered w/ leather. Wood slats form board. Wicker hoop at top stained red and partially covered w/ leather. Some beadwork. Beaded designs on front of cradle. Cradle is stuffed w/ cloth. Some red pigment on leather. 32x17.4 cm.
Inventory Description
Cradleboard, miniature, wooden frame, wicker hood, leather cover withdeco
Classification
- Toy
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Apache
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
Dimensions
Overall: 31.2 x 14.4 x 17.5 cm (12 5/16 x 5 11/16 x 6 7/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59132/ 34123
Provenance
Owner
Mrs. William R. Morris
(07/01/1930)
Owner
Mrs. George Crook
Owner
William Radcliff Morris
(01/01/1878-01/01/1893)
Collector
General George Crook
(Unknown)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(07/01/1930 - 01/01/1985)
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