A rare Gothic
crib, black walnut, United States, c.1835-45. This crib personifies the Gothic idiom with
its multitude of Gothic arches and pedimented post supports, which create a formidable and
dramatic statement.
This unusual form was illustrated in The Gothic Revival style in America 1830-1870 an
exhibition of decorative arts, 1976, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (see
scan).
Height: 44 1/2 in.
Width: 42 1/2 in. Depth: 30 in.