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Child Minder

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Martha's Vineyard Museum

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About this artifact

This small, portable, wooden enclosure, provided a safe place for a child to play on a busy ship. It belonged to the Jernegan family and was probably used aboard a whaling ship that was captained by member of the family.

Dimensions:
Width: 18" Height: 20" Depth: 15"

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