Crown of thorns frame with portraits of London stage actresses
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)
ClassificationsHousehold Accessory
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."On View
Not on view
c. 1665
Artist unrecorded
Artist unrecorded
1923-1933
Artist unrecorded
