Cradle associated with Mary, Queen of Scots

This oak cradle is said to be from Linlithgow Palace in west Lothian. It dates from the mid 17th century.

The cradle has two rockers carved with a crown. The four corner parts are extended into handles for rocking.

On an inlaid silver oval, an inscription states that the cradle is from Linlithgow Palace and belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots. It is thought, however, that the cradle was made around 50 years after Mary's death.

Record details

To search on related items, click any linked text below.

Online ID:	000-100-080-557-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1912.92
Date:	Mid 17th century
Material:	Wood. Inscription: Inlaid silver oval stating that object belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots, and is from Linlithgow Palace
Dimensions:	840 mm H x 940 mm L x 650 mm W
What:	Cradle
Subject:	Furniture
Who:	Mary, Queen of Scots (Said to have belonged to her)
Where:	GREAT BRITAIN Linlithgow Palace
Event:
Description:	Oak cradle with rockers, said to be from Linlithgow Palace and to have belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots, and so inscribed: mid 17th century
References:
Translations:
Related Records:

< 1 of 1 > Back