In Desiree’s Baby, what happens to the baby’s “cradle of willow”?

The willow cradle, along with numerous other things, was burned in a bonfire.

A graceful cradle of willow, with all its dainty furbishings, was laid upon the pyre, which had already been fed with the richness of a priceless layette. Then there were silk gowns, and velvet and satin ones added to these; laces, too, and embroideries; bonnets and gloves; for the corbeille had been of rare quality.