Tramp art shrine

NameShrine

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Datelate 19th-early 20th Century

Place madeUnited States, North America

MediumWood, metal, silk(?), metallic thread and trims, fabrics, paper, glass

DimensionsOverall: 18 3/4 x 14 3/8 x 6 5/16 in. (47.7 x 36.5 x 16 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, from the collection of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.96.24ab

Object numberFA.2010.96.24ab

Provenance1974 Purchased by Mel Wolf from a dealer in Moscow, Idaho for $100.00 1974 Sold the next day to his son, Martin (Marty) Wolf, for 101.00 Late 1970s Marty Wolf sold to an unnamed buyer to pay for his College tuition. Provenance unclear until Nov 2, 2002 Eric Zafran purchased from Skinner Auctioneers, Gotoff Collection sale, for $1,528.00

DescriptionShrine (a) with arched central opening flanked by side windows on base with "secret" locking drawer (no key). Central arched opening backed with blue green velvet surrounded by fabric flowers edged with metallic thread over metallic trim and tacks. Windows on either side of arch bear images of Sts. Helena and Ludwig. Small "windows" on base and drawers have floral or evergreen pictures. The sides with mirrors on top, one cutout on fabric below (other side missing).