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

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

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.