DepartmentHispano
Mi Hijitas Dowery 2000
NameFurniture/Tin Chest
Maker
Verne Lucero
(born 1930)
CultureHispano/New Mexican
Date2000
Place madeQuemado, New Mexico, United States, North America
Mediumwood, tin, wrought iron, glass, paint, copper, nails, screws
DimensionsOverall: 27 3/4 x 32 11/16 x 26 3/8 in. (70.5 x 83 x 67 cm)
Credit LineGift of the artist, Verne L. Lucero
Object numberA.2007.35.1V
DescriptionChest with tray and key. Constructed of white pine with armature of punched tin and decorative tin molding. Tin design is floral with cross hatching on panels with scalloped overlay borders. Wrought iron hinges and lock closure. Rivets on handles, hinges and lock closure are copper. Two hatched handles on sides. Wooden legs with tin band at base. Interior tray of wood, punched tin, and reverse paintings on glass with "floral pattern" Attached wooden handles protruded above tray. Interior of trunk is pine with tin embellishments on trunk lid. Interior floor is a loose sheet of tin.
Richard Gabriel
Late 19th-early 20th century
