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Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings Cradle

$700
£533.55
€615.40
CA$994.21
A$1,068.38
CHF 573.25
MX$12,584.89
NOK 7,207.97
SEK 6,584.44
DKK 4,599.23

About the Item

Molded plywood doll cradle by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings, circa 1956. Creative playthings of Princeton, NJ was founded in 1949 by Frank Theresa Kaplan and Bernard Edith Barenholtz, educators and pioneers in the design and development durable wooden toys to tap the imaginations and intelligence of toddlers and youngsters.
  • Creator:
    Creative Playthings (Manufacturer),Gloria Caranica (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Plywood,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1956
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hanover, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU886615517991

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