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Waterloo County, Ontario
Around 1830–1850
White pine, with original reddish brown grain paint
56(h) x 41(w) x 107(l) cm

Accession Number: CMH 2007.22.97

Photo Number: IMG2014-0140-0456-Dm

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Waterloo County, Ontario
Around 1830–1850
White pine, with original reddish brown grain paint
56(h) x 41(w) x 107(l) cm

Accession Number: CMH 2007.22.97

Photo Number: IMG2014-0140-0457-Dm

Cradle

The design of this cradle, with its scrolled sides, heart cut-outs and shaped rockers, reflects the Pennsylvania German origins of many of Waterloo County's first settlers. It was passed down in the Wideman family, and undoubtedly made life more comfortable for many newborns.

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