Cradle board cover, c. 1880, 9 3/8 x 24 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. ( x x cm), Hide, quills, beads, ribbon, sequins, cloth, United States, 19th century, Cradle covers were usually made by the relatives of the child, and given to the mother to use when the baby arrives. Cradles play an important function because it nestles the child, and the cradle can be worn on the mother's back, or put on the side of a horse. Highly decorated ones are especially prized because it is symbolic of the pride and love of the child, and illustrates the skill of the artists

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