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NameTin Frame
Maker
Rio Arriba Tin Workshop
CultureNew Mexican
Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America
MediumTin, glass, paper, solder
Dimensions11 7/16 × 11 7/16 × 1 15/16 in. (29 × 29 × 5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Steve and Dottie Diamant, A.2005.49.16
Object numberA.2005.49.16
DescriptionCircular piece of tin with scalloped edge. Rows of rosette design around the outside with stamped outer dots and embossed center dot. Rectangular center has been cut and scrolled back to display three color cards under glass. The left one with a lacy edge depicts the manger scene with Mary, Joseph, and Jesus. The central one shows Our lady of Perpetual Help, and the right one has Jesus with two lambs. Behind the two outside is red, white, and blue paper.
