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Cradle (Miniature cradle)
James Spencer
1828-1861
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
James Spencer (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Tinned sheet iron
- Paint
Museum Object Number
1970.0070
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Henry Francis du Pont Fund for Collection Objects
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Object Number
1970.0070
Object Name
Cradle (Miniature cradle)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
James Spencer (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1828-1861
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Inside foot of cradle
Inscription: "J. SPENCER / MAKER / NEW YORK"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Tinned sheet iron
- Paint
Techniques
- Japanned
Dimensions (inches)
3.5 (H) x 3.1 (W) x 6.1 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
8.9 (H) x 7.9 (W) x 15.6 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width measured at rockers.
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.