Circular New Mexican Tin Retablo with Old Print of Guadalupe

New Mexico

1910 | Item 2277

This sweet and circular New Mexican tin has a print of Guadalupe in the center, titled “La Sanadora”. The tin has four impressions of what appears to be a Flor de Lis or a tulip coming out of the leaves. The is red velvet backing on the front portion of the back piece, visible behind the print. The back is sealed and has written 197.3 San Pedro, N.M.

Dimensions 8 3/4" diameter
Condition Very good with broken glass and sensitive lead frame.
Provenance Private collection in Tucson, Arizona
New Mexican tin, circular of Guadalupe, circa 1910 available at the James Compton Gallery