DepartmentHispano

Marco

NameTin Frame

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 piece of tin 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 color cards under glass. The left one with a lacy edge depicts the manger scene with Mary, Joseph, and Jesus. The central one shows Our lady of Perpetual Help, and the right one has Jesus with two lambs. Behind the two outside is red, white, and blue paper.