DepartmentHispano

Marco

NameTin Frame

Artist or maker Rio Arriba Tin Workshop

CultureNew Mexican

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

MediumTin, glass, paper, solder

Dimensions11 7/16 × 11 7/16 × 1 15/16 in. (29 × 29 × 5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Steve and Dottie Diamant, A.2005.49.16

Object numberA.2005.49.16

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionCircular tinwork with scalloped edge. Rows of rosette design around the outside with stamped outer dots and embossed center dot. Rectangular center has been cut and scrolled back to display three prayer cards under glass. The left one with a lacy edge is La Sagrada Familia - Mary, Joseph, and Jesus in a manger scene. The central card is Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and the right card has Jesus with two lambs. Behind the cards there is red, blue, and white wallpaper.

This tinwork is attributable to the workshop of Higinio V. Gonzales - it was likely made by one of this students. The rosettes are embossed in a manner associated with his workshop, and the hand-cut scalloped edge and circular form also suggest an association with him. - Carla Gilfillan