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Accession No 2016.35
Name/Title MEMENTO, CRADLE; ALEXANDER HATRICK
Brief Description This small silver decorative cradle was presented to Mayor Alexander Hatrick in 1901 after the birth of his son, Alexander Clyde Hatrick, who was the donor's grandfather. The maker was Whanganui jeweller, and Curator of the Museum, Samuel Drew.

A small plaque attached to the commemorative piece reads, "Presented to A Hatrick Esqre / BY THE BOROUGH COUNCILLORS / on the occasion of a son being born to him / DURING HIS MAYORALITY JANY 1901."

The cradle is suspended by three chains from a horizontal rod supported by two posts decorated with scrolled work. The exterior of the cradle is adorned with silver scroll work and the interior is gilded.
Classification Token, Commemorative/Documentary Artifact/Communication Artifacts/Nomenclature
Credit Line Presented to Alexander Hatrick in 1901 after the birth of his son Alexander Clyde Hatrick.
Primary Maker Drew, Samuel Henry (b.1844, d.1901)
Primary Prod Date 1901
Primary Prod Period 20th century
Primary Prod Place Wanganui
Measurement Reading 25.5cm
23cm
Signature/Marks Presented to A Hatrick Esqre / BY THE BOROUGH COUNCILLORS / on the occasion of a son being born to him / DURING HIS MAYORALITY JANY 1901.
DREW / STERLING SILVER
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