Ola's Cradle 1893

What an amazing piece this is!
Perfectly imperfect in its own way, because it was made with heart.

The bottom is signed:
Christmas Present
To Ola
From
H I and M J Turner
1893

Ola was a very loved little girl!

The most primitive and folk arty hand painting.
The charm is that is is uneven and naive !
So very early and it's "true".

Most nails are tiny square (hand wrought?) - there are repair round nails as well.
A couple little issues that really don't retract from the charm in my opinion!
*one runner tip broken
*end was broken long ago (I did even it and treat the wood.)

Imagine this filled with maybe greens and an early doll or bear at Christmas!
15" long x 7" wide at top (not including rockers)

From my personal collection.
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