DepartmentHispano

Santa Rita

NameTinwork

CultureHispano

Date1935-1943

Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America

Mediumtin, glass, paper, solder

DimensionsOverall: 7 3/4 x 6 5/8 in. (19.685 x 16.8275 cm)

Credit LineLoan from the Fine Arts Collection, U.S. General Services Administration WPA, Federal Art Project, 1935-1943

Object numberL.2018.2.45

DescriptionTin frame is stamped with repetitive designs. Nodules of tin hang over the black and white photograph or print of Santa Rita, which is covered with glass. Tin backing for the photograph is soldered to the frame and is probably from a tin can.