DepartmentHispano
Tin Cross with Wallpaper Inserts
NameCross
CultureHispano
Date1935-1943
Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America
Mediumtin, wallpaper, solder, glass
DimensionsOverall: 14 1/2 x 12 in. (36.83 x 30.48 cm)
Credit LineLoan from the Fine Arts Collection, U.S. General Services Administration WPA, Federal Art Project, 1935-1943
Object numberL.2018.2.46
DescriptionTin cut and stamped with dot-edged flowers form the four ends of the cross. Quarter circle tin pieces with similar stamped designs are attached in the cross section areas. Brown-striped wallpaper with pink flowers and green leaves form the two cross sections of the cross and is behind glass. Flat pieces of tin form the backing.
Isleta Tin Workshop
Artist Not Recorded
Artist Not Recorded
1930's
1935-1943
2016
