Tin Cross with Wallpaper Inserts

NameCross

CultureHispano

Date1935-1943

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

Mediumtin, wallpaper, solder, glass

DimensionsOverall: 14 1/2 x 12 in. (36.83 x 30.48 cm)

Credit LineLoan from the Fine Arts Collection, U.S. General Services Administration WPA, Federal Art Project, 1935-1943

Object numberL.2018.2.46

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionTin cut and stamped with dot-edged flowers form the four ends of the cross. Quarter circle tin pieces with similar stamped designs are attached in the cross section areas. Brown-striped wallpaper with pink flowers and green leaves form the two cross sections of the cross and is behind glass. Flat pieces of tin form the backing.