Picture Frame

Name/Title

Picture Frame

Entry/Object ID

1985.20.3

Description

Mat or frame covered with a beige silk fabric. The silk fabric has been embroidered with a floral design that features stylized tulips and vines surrounding a central, oval opening. The flowers in the design are various shades of pink and blue. It has a cardboard backing that is marked with the text "Carter & Pettee, 3 Beacon St. Boston, Passe Partout Picture Frames."

Context

Likely owned by a member of the Kent family of Calais, Vermont.

Acquisition

Accession

1985.20

Source or Donor

Kent Family

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Carter & Pettee

Place

City

Boston

State/Province

Massachusetts

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Frame, Picture

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Frame

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Storage & Display Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

11-7/8 in

Width

9-3/8 in

Material

Fabric, Cardboard

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Town

Calais

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America