Name/Title

Miniature

Entry/Object ID

1988.19.023

Description

A miniature of a hanging cradle. The cradle is made from a linotype metal (pot metal), cast in a mold. The hanging cradle is cast as two pieces, the cradle and the stand. The figurine is decorated with paint. It has a gold scalloped stand with a grey base and the cradle is grey with purle trim. Base with "SAN LUIS POTOSI" - "GUILLERMO IBARRA" - "MEXICO" on it.

Artwork Details

Medium

Linotype metal (pot metal), Paint

Made/Created

Artist

Ibarra, Guillermo

Date made

circa 1965

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Mexican

Dimensions

Height

2-3/4 in

Width

1-5/8 in

Length

2-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

2 3/4" x 1 5/8" x 2 1/4" (7cm x 4.1cm x 5.7cm)