Object Number 1970.0070

Object Name

Cradle (Miniature cradle)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by the Henry Francis du Pont Fund for Collection Objects

Creator (Role)

James Spencer (Maker)

Place of Origin

New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1828-1861

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; Inside foot of cradle; "J. SPENCER / MAKER / NEW YORK"

Materials

Tinned sheet iron; Paint

Techniques

Japanned

Dimensions (inches)

3.5 (H) , 6.1 (L) , 3.1 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

8.9 (H) , 15.6 (L) , 7.9 (W)

Measurement Notes

Width measured at rockers.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Fennimore, Donald L. 2004 Iron at Winterthur.
• Published: cat. no. 196, pp. 388-389.
[Article] Wagner, Ann. 05//2012 Pierced, Punched, Painted: Decorated Tinware from Winterthur. Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show (catalogue).
• Published: figs. 9, 9A, p. 12.