Tinwork chandelier
Maker
Robert Gallegos
(born 1958)
DateLate 20th century
Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumTin, solder, metal
Dimensions25 3/16 × 26 × 26 in. (64 × 66 × 66 cm)
Classifications(Classification Not Used)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Museum of New Mexico Foundation, gift of the Friends of Folk Art, Folk Art Flea Market, A.2016.52.10
Object numberA.2016.52.10
DescriptionCircular tin chandelier with four tin pieces that are attached to the sides and connect to a small, tin circular piece at the top. The large circular bottom part is decorated with plants and flowers, inside are four tin supports that keep the shape circular. In the center is a support that has four sockets for regular light bulbs. Under the sockets is a circular piece of tin punched through so light can shine through and form a pattern. A metal hanging mechanism is attatched to the central support.On View
Not on viewArtist unrecorded
Artist unrecorded
Artist unrecorded
1930's
Richard Gabriel