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
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".
Object number2005.180.49
MarkingsStamped on back, "MADE IN ITALY".NotesObject Note: Some of the dry vegetation is coming loose from the manger scene. (Furlani 3/4/2013)On View
Not on view
20th century
Unknown
1905-1924
