DepartmentHispano

Picture frame

NamePicture frame

Date20th century

Place madeTruchas, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumPine cone scales, cardboard, wood, string, foam core, nails

Dimensions18 15/16 × 17 1/8 × 13/16 in. (48.1 × 43.5 × 2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of W.E. Channing, A.2012.13.2

Object numberA.2012.13.2

DescriptionAlmost square picture frame with oval opening made of pine cone scales sewn to a thin wood backing and further backed by a piece of cardboard from a "Crystal White" soap box stamped with "Truchas". Irregular wood slats that are nailed to the thin wood backing run around the edges for support.