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NameTin frame
Artist
Isleta Tinsmith
CultureNew Mexican
Date1890 - 1900
Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America
Mediumtin, glass, paper, solder, paint,
DimensionsOverall: 29 3/4 x 22 13/16 in. (75.5 x 58 cm)
Credit LineGift of Steve and Dottie Diamant
Object numberA.2005.49.6
DescriptionLarge tin frame with fan-shaped corners embossed with small rosettes and two rows of dots. They also have vertical scored lines and the original indentations from tin cans. The wings on each side have similar patterns embossed dots and rosettes. The lunette continues the same embossed designs and also contains some scoring and fluting. The four side panels are reverse glass painted in white with red scallops. The colored print shows Christ floating in space flanked by two floating men, and three figures on the ground below. On the bottom is the title "The Glorification of Christ" in several languages.
