Crown of thorns frame with portraits of London stage actresses

NamePicture frame

Maker Charles Steijen

Datec. 1927

Place madeRHODE ISLAND, United States, North America

MediumWood (Spanish cedar), paper, glue, tape, metal

DimensionsOverall: 39 3/16 x 30 7/8 x 3 1/8 in. (99.5 x 78.5 x 8 cm)

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

Object numberFA.2010.96.54

Description"Crown of Thorns" or lattice type frame of dark stained small pieces of wood puzzle pieced together with glue in pyramidal/ triangular shape; has ten floral carved wood openings, nine of which bear sepia toned photos of young women actresses ca. 1890s with their names punched beneath. Central opening in row of three is punched with the words "This picture frame was made by Charles Steijen Captain of the Brenton Reef Lightship. Wood Spanish Cedar from old cigar boxes. Photographs Favorites of the London Stage."