Wrought iron cradle, Gnosall

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Date:1965

Description:A child’s cradle made around 1800 - 1900 by a local blacksmith for Yew Tree Farm, Gnosall.

Rectangular cradle with arched cover at one end made from wrought iron. The sides and cover are constructed from vertical wrought iron rods secured to the framework. Scrolls decorate the centre back and the ends of the rockers. There are traces of green paint on the metalwork. It has a lift-out slatted wooden base, painted dark green.

The cradle is now part of the Staffordshire County Museum collection.

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Wrought iron cradle, Gnosall

A child’s cradle made around 1800 - 1900 by a local blacksmith for Yew Tree Farm, Gnosall. Rectangular ...

Wrought iron cradle, Gnosall

A child’s cradle made around 1800 - 1900 by a local blacksmith for Yew Tree Farm, Gnosall. Rectangular ...

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Wrought & Cast Iron Work Trade & Tradespeople Household Interiors Home, Household & Family Affairs Farming Farm Houses & Farm Yards Childhood Blacksmith Agriculture & Countryside

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Creators: Dr J.E.C. Peters - Creator

Donor ref:P66.003.2303 (37/52603)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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