La Placita Patio

Dateca. 1940

Mediumgelatin silver print on cardstock

Dimensions3 5/16 × 5 7/16 in. (8.5 × 13.8 cm)

ClassificationsPhotography

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Nancy Tucker

Object numberPA2021.065.150

DescriptionThis image depicts the outdoor patio of La Placita in Old Town Albuquerque, New Mexico. Nine tables, with four chairs each, can be seen situated in various places throughout the patio. Each table is covered by a table cloth and has on it a vase of flowers, a small glass cup, and a ceramic pitcher. A hole in the roof allows the tree growing in the center of the room to grow upwards and get sunlight. Against the left wall of the room, a table with what appears to be a radio can be seen. On the wall farthest from the camera, a fireplace can be partially seen but is mostly blocked by the tree. Along this same wall, a small window with wooden bars is visible. Chili pepper decorations (ristras) can be seen hanging against the walls from the ceiling.

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