DepartmentEurope

Ricordo, Ex-voto Heart Memorial

NameRicordo, Ex-voto Heart Memorial

DateEarly 20th century

Place madeItaly, Europe

MediumWood, metal, fabric, paper, cloth, glass

DimensionsOverall: 11 15/16 x 8 15/16 x 1 11/16 in. (30.3 x 22.7 x 4.3 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2010.90.4

DescriptionShadow box framed assemblage on a black velvet background backed with wood. At center is a silver metal heart with an ornamental haloed golden M surrounded by two sprigs of paper and fabric flowers (white, as well as faded pink and blue) and green fabric leaves on faded green wires. "Ricordo SG" is embroidered in orange below the heart. Red silk ribbon bows tied at top and bottom center. Framed in black with gold paint around lip. Small metal ring shaped hanger at top of frame.