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Cradle, used by Lincoln family

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Title
Cradle, used by Lincoln family
Coverage-Year
1846/1857
Description
Large cradle of black walnut on rockers. Sides have turned dowels, ends are solid with curved top. Slats hold mattress. H 31 1/2" x W 29 1/2" x L 48 3/8".
Interpretation
History of cradle from an 1896 inventory of the Oldroyd collection: "Family cradle or crib. When Mr. Lincoln was preparing to move to Washington, in 1861, this piece of furniture with several others was stored over John William Dry Goods store. It was given to a clerk, George Davis, and then sold to S.M. Whitecraft, who gave the rocker to Osbourne Oldroyd for his collection." Probably used by the last three Lincoln children (Edward, William, and Thomas).
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • How we learn about communities
  • Antebellum Society and the Civil War
  • American Communities in History
Learning Standards
16 History
Resource Type
Still image
Source
Transferred from Ford's Theatre NHS, Washington, D.C.
Coverage-Spatial
Victorian/Antebellum Springfield, IL  
Subject / Keywords
  • Children  
  • Cradle  
  • Furnishings  
  • Furniture  
  • Antebellum  
  • Victorian  
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865  
Collection Publisher
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights Management Statement
Resource Identifier
LIHO 5401
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Descriptive Information

TitleCradle, used by Lincoln family
Coverage-Year1846/1857
DescriptionLarge cradle of black walnut on rockers. Sides have turned dowels, ends are solid with curved top. Slats hold mattress. H 31 1/2" x W 29 1/2" x L 48 3/8".
InterpretationHistory of cradle from an 1896 inventory of the Oldroyd collection: "Family cradle or crib. When Mr. Lincoln was preparing to move to Washington, in 1861, this piece of furniture with several others was stored over John William Dry Goods store. It was given to a clerk, George Davis, and then sold to S.M. Whitecraft, who gave the rocker to Osbourne Oldroyd for his collection." Probably used by the last three Lincoln children (Edward, William, and Thomas).
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • How we learn about communities
  • Antebellum Society and the Civil War
  • American Communities in History
Learning Standards16 History
Resource TypeStill image
SourceTransferred from Ford's Theatre NHS, Washington, D.C.
Coverage-SpatialVictorian/Antebellum Springfield, IL  
Subject / Keywords
  • Children  
  • Cradle  
  • Furnishings  
  • Furniture  
  • Antebellum  
  • Victorian  
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865  
Collection PublisherLincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights Management Statement
Resource IdentifierLIHO 5401
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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