DepartmentUnited States & Canada

Tramp art church

NameSculpture

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Datelate 19th-early 20th Century

Place madeFrance, Europe

MediumWood, ceramic, glass, plaster, paper, stain

DimensionsOverall: 26 3/16 x 11 5/8 x 16 9/16 in. (66.5 x 29.5 x 42 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, from the collection of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.96.

Object numberFA.2010.96.4a-e

DescriptionChip carved wood church with steeple topped with cross--the exterior decorated with small shards of colorful broken pottery on the front and sides. The steeple box, under the steeple and side extensions have glass fronts and backs. A large drawer is set into the body of the church, with a lock and key inside. Two small drawers are set into the front, each lined with fleur-des-lis decorative paper.