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Canvas Bassinet

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Overview

A cloth and wood bassinet/crib.
Maximum dimensions: L 87cm, W 50cm, H 105cm. Crib dimensions are identical, only height/depth of crib varies, being 36 cm.
Folding wooden frame, with a heavy, white cloth (canvas) crib. Crimped wire folding frame that is attached to one side may have supported a light canopy.
Wooden frame joined by dowels, riveted metal plates.
Cotton crib is intact, no rips in fabric, stitching is in good condition.

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-231-15-009

Material

Width

50 cm

Height or length

87 cm

Depth

105 cm

Last modified

Thursday, 3 July, 2025

Completeness

61

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