Frame, Picture

Name/Title

Frame, Picture

Description

Oval-shaped frame with a flat top. 4 parts: the frame; the back (with a "V" shaped stand), the glass and a backing paper. The frame has 3 semi-circle clips to hold the picture and backing paper in place; the back has a small swivel attachment to release it from the frame; the backing paper is painted white on one side and has 2 "V" shaped cuts in it. The initials "H" and "P" intertwined appear on the top of the frame as decoration. Marks: Fastener which attaches easel to back of frame is marked "Pat'd 1911". Remarks: one of a 12 piece dresser set.

Use

by Helen Perkins Jones (1889-1983), c.1911

Collection

Charlotte Jones & Marian Jones Clark

Acquisition

Accession

1983.016

Source or Donor

Charlotte Jones, Marian Jones Clark

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

1911

Place

Location

France

Notes

Early Date: 1911 Made: Loonen

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Feb 10, 2001

Create Date

February 10, 2001

Update Date

December 19, 2024