Tramp art gold frame with Nativity postcard

NamePicture frame

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Datelate 19th-early 20th century

Place madeUnited States, North America

(not assigned)Hungary, Europe

MediumWood, paper, glass, ink, paint, varnish or plastic

DimensionsOverall: 9 13/16 x 6 5/16 x 1 3/8 in. (25 x 16 x 3.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.37

Object numberFA.2010.97.37

Collections

United States and Canada

DescriptionGold color/bronze painted chip carved picture frame with stepped layers, the bottom corners with round motifs, the top corners with elongated almond forms set at diagonals with a similar element between. Inside under glass is a brightly painted scene of the Nativity. At bottom "Boldog Karáscony ünnepecket" ["Merry Christmas" in Hungarian]is printed. Single hanger at top back center.