SPANISH-ERA MEXICAN SEAL, LA CASA NUEVA MASTER BEDROOM NORTH WINDOW
Entry/Object ID
92.10.1.7
Description
SPANISH-ERA MEXICAN SEAL, LA CASA NUEVA MASTER BEDROOM NORTH WINDOW
Color: Black; White
An architectural drawing from a photograph of the emigrant wagon train the stained glass window in the Master Bedroom of La Casa Nueva, ca. 1978. The drawing is in pencil on white tracing paper, shwoing the coats-of-arms of Spanish-era Mexico, consisting of a crown surmounted by a cross; the Mexican eagle and snake within a shield; and a scroll beneath. Leading areas and border sections are drawn in, as well. See 92.10.1 and 92.10.2 for references to the photographs which depict these areas of the window. In fair condition, there are tears at the upper corners and the lower left edge; creases; an acid stain at the upper center; and some smearing of the lead around the crown.
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Search Terms
Two-dimensional, Architectural drawings, John Wallis Studios, City of Industry (Calif.)--Homestead Museum--La Casa Nueva, Glass painting and staining, Historic buildings--Conservation and restoration, Mexico, Spain
