DepartmentUnited States & Canada

Tramp art mantelpiece with Christ and God Bless …

NameMantelpiece

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place madeNorth America

MediumWood, plastic (Christ, glitter), glass

DimensionsOverall: 8 11/16 x 19 7/8 x 5 11/16 in. (22 x 50.5 x 14.4 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.80

Object numberFA.2010.97.80

Collections

United States and Canada

DescriptionWarm medium hardwood shrine with chip carved edges that has two lobes centering hearts with floral circlets. Between them is a glassed shadow box covered with glitter and holding a brass colored Christ figure with outstretched arms. Across the bottom is carved "God Bless Our Home." This piece sits atop a light golden wood (probably maple) base with chip carved edges with triangular, chip carved feet at each corner.