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Hearst Museum object titled Cradle, accession number 1-10830, described as Cradle; twined. Warp is Redbud (), weft is Sedge (Carex) and Willow (Salix). Soap root (Chlorogalum pomeridianum) stiffening. Hooded cradle, made of small wooden rods and twine. Also note that the whole cradle, particularly the hood, is stiffened and rendered fairly tight by the application of hot soaproot juice.
Hearst Museum object titled Cradle, accession number 1-10817, described as Hooded cradle; twined warp is Redbud rods (Cercis occidentalis), weft is Sedge (Carex).
Hearst Museum object titled Cradle, accession number 1-4093, described as Cradle basket; twined. Warp is Redbud (Cercis occidentalis), weft is Sedge (Carex). Red pattern is Redbud. 2 layers of fine sticks bound together. Basketry hood and milkweed fiber strap. Boy patterns on back and hood.

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