New Acquisitions: Baker Cradle

Baker Hand-built Cradle

The cradle was built by John H. Baker (9/23/1846 – 9/3/1915) and his son David S. Baker (12/9/1869 – 12/30/1945), in Astoria. Four generations of the family have rocked their children in the cradle.

David S. Baker: Orville W., Summum, IL, Galen of Vermont, IL, Clair C. and Marling, both of Dixon, and Bernice Baker Lockard, Astoria

Clair Baker: Gene, Dixon, IL, John, Rodney, June, Louise, and Larry

Gene Baker: David S. and James

David S. Baker: Paul

The baby quilt, hand-quilted in perfect, tiny stitches, is the best accessory possible.

David Baker of Cary, North Carolina, donated the cradle, saying that he and his family were very happy to know the cradle is back home.