Savoyard baby’s rocking cradle, Europe, 1701-1850

Made:
1701-1850 in Europe
Savoyard baby's rocking cradle, 18th century Savoyard baby's rocking cradle, 18th century

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Savoyard baby's rocking cradle, 18th century
Science Museum Group Collection
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Savoyard baby's rocking cradle, 18th century
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Savoyard baby's rocking cradle, 18th century

This carved wooden item is known as a Savoyard rocking cradle. It rocked babies and infants to sleep. The name Savoyard suggests it was made in the Savoy area of France.

Details

Category:
Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A115150
Materials:
whole, wood
Measurements:
overall: 360 mm x 350 mm x 705 mm,
type:
cradle
credit:
Chatouk, J.