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What was Alexander Calder's mobile later used for?

Over babies' cribs.

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  1. As a parachute
  2. As a paint tube
  3. Over babies' cribs ✔

Why: Calder's mobile, originally artwork, is now commonly used over babies' cribs.

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Answer: Over babies' cribs. Calder's mobile, originally artwork, is now commonly used over babies' cribs.

  1. Invention en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invention
    Alexander Calder's mobile, which is now commonly used over babies' cribs
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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