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Cradle, made of split willow wood, resting on two legs of walnut
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Cradle of split willow, fine slatwork, resting on two legs of walnut wood, connected to the cradle with four screws and rings ('revetjes') from the inside. Oval cradle with a fixed canopy, slatwork decorated with ribs; on the upper edge of the canopy embroidery in red silk. Four handles; on one of them is tied a red silk cord, ending in half red / half yellow silk tassel. Note: In the cradle lie mattress (BK-NM-1010-46-A/B), pillows (BK-NM-1010-48-A/B), spread (BK-NM-1010-54) and sheet (BK-NM-1010-55). Over the cradle, cradle cover (BK-NM-1010-39-B).
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineWieg, vervaardigd van gespleten wilgenteen, rustend op twee schenkels van notenhout. c. 1690 - c. 1710. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.