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Native American Cradleboard Papoose Carrying Board Kamouraska Quebec c. 1920 - Native American cradleboard / Papoose Carrying Board found in Kamouraska, Quebec c. 1920. A traditional carrying device used to transport infants. It features a wooden backboard for support and a protective bentwood hoop at the top.  Usage: Babies were swaddled and laced into the soft fabric pouch to keep them secure while being carried on a parent's back or propped against a wall.  Materials: Constructed from wood, leather, and fabric.  Measuring: 20 inches L x 10 W x 8 deep.