Nativity Creche
Date20th century
MediumWood, plaster of Paris, dried vegetation, tree bark, metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 8 1/4 x 10 1/4 x 4 3/4in. (21 x 26 x 12.1cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Objects
Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco
Object number2005.180.49
DescriptionWooden nativity creche with rectangular base and trangular roof. Creche is held together by small rusted nails covered with dried vegetation; front trim is made of tree bark. There are five figures attached within the scene on green bases; Joseph on the left with grey hair, a lavender gown and brown robe; Mary on the right, wearing a coral gown and sky blue robe; Infant Jesus in a yellow and brown cradle in the center; a grey donkey laying down in the left background, and a tan ox laying down in the right background. Back of creche has a circular hole towards the peak and at the bottom, stamped diagonally, in black, "MADE IN ITALY".
NotesObject Note: Some of the dry vegetation is coming loose from the manger scene. (Furlani 3/4/2013)Status
Not on view
20th century
Unknown
