Religious plaque

NameReligious plaque

Place madeUnited States, North America

MediumBrass, foil, wood, paper, glass, fabric

DimensionsOverall: 14 3/16 x 20 1/4 in. (36 x 51.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, from the collection of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.96.

Object numberFA.2010.96.65

DescriptionCut-out pictures of Jesus and Mary placed on brown fabric on each end of octagonal hammered brass frame, with edging of pink, gray and brown decorative stitching. Foil-like matting surrounds the pictures. Between the pictures an oval piece of red cloth with green stitching on edges with a cross carrying Jesus laid over an eight-pointed star on top and a wooden piece across bottom with two candle holders separated by a chalice mounted over gold star burst. Sign "Curious Goods" attached attached to top with blue yarn.