William and Mary Crib; England, c. 1680.

William and Mary Crib; England, c. 1680.
Wood.
Measurements: 69 x 86 x 55 cm.
A 17th-century English cradle, characterized by its wooden frame and distinctive canopy, a hallmark of certain types of children’s furniture from that period. Its design reflects a tradition of craftsmanship in which functionality and construction combine to create a sheltered space for the newborn to rest.
This type of cradle was a common piece of furniture in English homes and featured various construction variations throughout the 17th century. Based on its stylistic characteristics, the piece is associated with late 17th-century English models, dating close to the William and Mary period (1689–1702), a time when furniture designs emerged that combined traditional structures with greater attention to proportion and ornamentation.