Model, of cradle

This wooden model cradle bears a picture on the hood of Burns' Cottage at Alloway in South Ayrshire. The model dates from the 19th century.

Printed on the end of the model cradle is 'Bought in The Cottage' and a verse.

19th-century wooden souvenirs, which were produced in vast quantities, often featured images of local views. They are a permanent record of the holiday journeys made in Scotland, and of the images which, for the holidaymakers, represented Scotland.

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• Online ID: 000-100-082-631-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEW 154
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Wood. Inscription: On end: Bought in The Cottage; He'll hae misfortunes great and sma', But aye a heart aboon them a', He'll be a credit
  Cradle / model
  
• Dimensions: 85 mm H x 115 mm L x 50 mm W
  
• What: Cradle / model
  
• Subject: Nineteenth-century wooden souvenirs
  
• Who:
• Where: Scotland
  Scotland, Ayrshire, Alloway (Burns's Cottage)
  
• Event:
• Description: Wooden souvenir in the form of a cradle with a picture of Burns's Cottage on the hood and printed on the end with 'Bought in The Cottage' and a verse
  
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