Frame of Mystery
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Albert G. Walker
American, 1836 - 1902
MakerMade by
Albert G. Walker
American, 1836 - 1902
Date1858
MediumWood, fabric, paper playing card, black thread, and metal hardware
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height including hanging loop x width x depth): 16 1/2 x 12 1/8 x 5/8in. (41.9 x 30.8 x 1.6cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionWooden frame with a piece of brown fabric outlined by undulating orange paper. The fabric is folded to create slots; a playing card, the nine of spades, sits in one of the slots. Two pieces of black thread attach to the top of the card, at the upper tip of the two spades at the top of the card. The thread runs through a small hole drilled through the frame's backing. A paper tab is attached to the ends of the thread; pulling on the tab will pull the card out of the fabric slot on the front.
A piece of plywood in the back of the frame supports the fabric. It is held in place by three horizonal strips of black metal; one near the top of the frame, one in the middle, and one near the bottom. A small metal loop screwed into the top of the frame allows it to hang.
A piece of plywood in the back of the frame supports the fabric. It is held in place by three horizonal strips of black metal; one near the top of the frame, one in the middle, and one near the bottom. A small metal loop screwed into the top of the frame allows it to hang.
Object number2007.4.1.18
InscribedThe top center back of the frame has an "X" in black marker.Subject Terms
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Richard Welling
