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Hearst Museum object titled Cradle board, accession number 2-9160, described as Cradle board.  Wooden cradle board, made of two planks, as well as a foot board, hoop, and crossbar.  On the back of the board is a date "August 16, 1869".  Foot and hoop are carved in floral motifs, a star and geometric including incising and cutout.
Hearst Museum object titled Cradleboard, accession number 2-56531, described as Cradleboard; blue-painted wood base with excised heart and carved end; deer hide carrying strap; wool plaid and satin “sleeve” with deer hide lacing; floral cotton cover; blue painted wood hoop attached to base with wire; length 82.5 cm. To carry babies on back with strap over shoulder or on head; cover used against cold and bugs; baby is bound in. Border design based on indigenous (?).