DepartmentUnited States & Canada
Tramp art mantelpiece with Christ and God Bless …
NameMantelpiece
Artist
Artist unrecorded
Place madeNorth America
MediumWood, plastic (Christ, glitter), glass
DimensionsOverall: 8 11/16 x 19 7/8 x 5 11/16 in. (22 x 50.5 x 14.4 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.80
Object numberFA.2010.97.80
DescriptionWarm medium hardwood shrine with chip carved edges that has two lobes centering hearts with floral circlets. Between them is a glassed shadow box covered with glitter and holding a brass colored Christ figure with outstretched arms. Across the bottom is carved "God Bless Our Home." This piece sits atop a light golden wood (probably maple) base with chip carved edges with triangular, chip carved feet at each corner.
Artist unrecorded
Artist unrecorded
Artist unrecorded
Artist unrecorded
Artist unrecorded