Cradle, used by Lincoln family
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Descriptive Information
| 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). |
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| Learning Standards | 16 History |
| Resource Type | Still image |
| Source | Transferred from Ford's Theatre NHS, Washington, D.C. |
| Coverage-Spatial | Victorian/Antebellum Springfield, IL |
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| Collection Publisher | Lincoln Home National Historic Site |
| Rights Statement | Copyright Not Evaluated |
| Resource Identifier | LIHO 5401 |
| Collection Title | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
| Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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