Cradle. Wooden cradle, with curved supports allowing it to rock.

ABDUA:15942

Pine cradle, sides decorated with painted scroll work. Was made by Mr William Barron, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, about 1860 - 1880. Has knobs for attaching cord to enable cradle to be rocked by foot. One of a number of items (eg ABDUA 15895 to 15915) donated by Mrs Argo of Aberdeen, some of which were used on the farm of Darnabo, near Fyvie, Aberdeenshire. Most of the items date to the early 20th century, though some objects may be even older. Mrs Argo left the Darnabo farm c. 1970, and had previously been at New Deer.

Early: 1850 Late: 1880

wood pigment paint, L: 790 mm W: 345 mm H: 577 mm

Physical Object

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Darnabo Fyvie Aberdeenshire

Acquisition Source: Argo Mrs