
Cross

Photo Credit: copy photo: J. Giammatteo
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Cross
193320th century
282 x 223 mm (11.1 x 8.8 in.)
Ilse Bing, American, (1899–1998)
- crosses (motifs) - Use to describe motifs consisting of two intersecting lines or bars, with many variations in the shapes of the arms. For structures or objects of cross shape, especially those used as Christian symbols, use "crosses (objects)." [January 1993 scope note changed; related term added; descriptor changed, was 'crosses'; alternate term changed, was 'cross'.]
- crosses (objects) - Use for structures or objects composed of two intersecting bars, usually an upright one traversed by a horizontal one, especially those used as Christian symbols. For motifs consisting of two intersecting lines, with many variations in the shapes of the arms, use "crosses (motifs)." [December 1993 related term added. January 1993 descriptor added.]
- pedestals - Use for solid, fixed supports found under such architectural elements as columns or balustrades, or built in to hold sculpture; may also be used for freestanding furniture supports, usually for decorative objects, sometimes incorporating cabinets or shelves; usually classically divided by tripartation into base, dado, and cap. [March 1993 descriptor moved. February 1993 scope note changed. September 1991 scope note changed; related term added; lead-in term added.]
- image Dimensions: 282 x 223 mm (11.1 x 8.8 in.)
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Ilse Bing, American, (1899–1998) . Cross, 1933. Gelatin silver print on Agfa Brovira photographic paper. image : 282 x 223 mm (11.1 x 8.8 in.). Sheet : 282 x 223 mm (11.1 x 8.8 in.). DAC accession number 2014.14.18. Gift of Jamie Alter Lynton (BA Wesleyan 1981) and Michael Lynton, 2014. (copy photo: J. Giammatteo) .