Made about 1840 by Dexter Marsh of Greenfield, Massachusetts, this painted and decorated small (37.5″ long) baby cradle has a patriotic theme. The word “Independence” (written backwards) and a picture of an eagle decorate the sides. Banding decorates the edges of the frame and the rocker.
Marsh, Dexter. Cradle. ca. 1840. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1907-08-02/. Accessed on December 6, 2024.
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