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Cradle

c. 1939

Pearl Davis

Associated Names

Pearl Davis

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden cradle with tall ornate posts, curved rockers, slatted sides, finials, and a patterned mattress in muted tones of green and blue. It is placed against a light beige background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.)
Original IAD Object: none given
Accession Number

1943.8.5845

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: -PEARL DAVIS-

Wikidata ID

Q64619245

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