DepartmentUnited States & Canada

Tramp art cross

NameTramp art cross

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Datelate 19th-early 20th Century

Place madeUnited States, North America

MediumWood, metal (iron, aluminum), laquer

DimensionsOverall: 16 x 9 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. (40.7 x 23.8 x 4.5 cm)

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

Object numberFA.2010.96.6

DescriptionReddish brown hardwood chip carved cross, the vertical and horizontal pieces built up of layers of thin terraced pieces with carved edges, the tops of the rectangular pieces crosshatched. Round pieces at end of each quadrant and at center. Thin crosshatched diagonal rays project from center. Original bent iron hanger at top, with newer aluminum hanger below.