Cross in bottle

NameCross in bottle

Artist Artist not recorded

Place madeNorth America

MediumGlass, wood, cork, gaffers' tape

DimensionsOverall: 9 5/8 x 4 5/16 x 2 15/16 in. (24.5 x 11 x 7.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.66

Object numberFA.2010.97.66

DescriptionFlat bottle with high shoulder and cork stopper secured with black gaffers' tape that holds a cross on a wood base surrounded by symbols of the Passion. A halo is centered on the cross and before it are a ladder, sword and staff with round ball end. On the cross arms are pliers and a hammer, atop is a bird, and below are two pairs of long spikes. Bottle reads "Bight's Est'd 1874" on back and "Design Registered" on bottom.