Wooden field cradle

Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Wooden field cradle constructed from a light tone wood and metal nails. Cradle consists of four sides with two slightly curved pieces that serve as a rocking base. The longer sides of the cradle feature a long wood board. The shorter sides of the cradle are comprised of a tall board with a rounded top. Connecting the two rounded tops is a wooden handle.

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