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DepartmentHispano

Tin Frame

NameTin Frame
Artist Isleta Tinsmith
CultureNew Mexican
Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America
MediumTin, glass,paper, solder, photos
DimensionsOverall: 9 13/16 x 12 5/8 in. (25 x 32 cm)
Credit LineGift of Steve and Dottie Diamant
Object numberA.2005.49.21
Collections
DescriptionFour tin corner pieces shaped somewhat like butterfly wings. A number of embossed rosettes with stamped centers and rows of embossed cots along the edges and near the center of each wing. curved indentations on each wing and scoring along the inner edge. Behind the glass and on gray paper are three photos: Group of 6 males, woman and child, and small photo of a baby.
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