Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 2002-0005-0012 | |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Picture frame | |
| Culture | Anglo-American | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New York | |
| County | New York | |
| Other Geographic Data | City: New York (Manhattan) | |
| Maker's Name | American Artists Group | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1937-1942 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Oak wood; Glass; Nails; Metal fasteners; Cardboard; Paper | |
| Description | Rectangular picture frame made from four strips of wood that are nailed together at each corner; Open front is fitted with piece of clear glass; Open reverse is fitted with piece of corrugated cardboard held in place by 6 silver metal hinges that can be swung to the side to remove cardboard and change piece of framed artwork; Edges of wooden frame are also fitted with two notched metal bars for hanging frame on wall in either horizontal or vertical position; Paper imprinted with instructions for using frame and information about American Artists Group is glued to back of cardboard insert; This frame was sold by the American Artists’ Group with or without framed prints or cards by member artists, including Native Alaskan artist, George Ahgupuk; The frames were designed to allow for easily changing the artwork that was being displayed. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 25.4, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 21.8 | |