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Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings Cradle

$700
£532.32
€614
CA$980.57
A$1,097.45
CHF 573.04
MX$13,389
NOK 7,274.02
SEK 6,902.60
DKK 4,585.09
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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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