Year: 1888

page_text: GEO. C. DOUGLAS & Co.,
Applicant's Agents.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Wall Bracket or Case for Exhibiting Photographs, Pictures,
and similar Articles.
I, FRANCIS EAST, of 45 and 47 Nelson Street, Dundee, in the County of Forfar,
Scotland, Chair Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
A WALL BRACKET, OR CASE FOR EXHIBITING PHOTOGRAPHS, PICTURES, AND SIMILAR
ARTICLES, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of my invention, is to construct a bracket or case in which photographs
and similar articles may be exhibited; while at the same time they are protected
from dust, and also to provide a means for quickly and easily exchanging same.
My invention consists of an ornamental wall bracket in various sizes, having a shelf
or top for holding ornaments, books, or such like articles.
Two narrow pieces of wood or metal, are fixed horizontally on the face of the bracket,
having two grooves in each piece in which the photograph slide and glass front are
placed, and which are put in and taken out from the end of aforesaid grooves.
The grooves on the upper horizontal bar are cut on the under edge, and those on
the lower horizontal bar, on the upper edge.
The ends are closed in by a metal or wood plate, in or on which is fixed a piece of
soft felt, or other material for excluding dust.
The slides in which the photograph or picture is carried, are specially designed in
paper, cardboard, metal or other material."
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
(Like figures indicate like parts in all the figures.)
Figs. 1. 2. and 3. Sheet No. 1., represents a front view, a section at A. A. and an
end view respectively of a case having a single slide.
1. is the shelf for holding ornaments, book &c.
2. and 3. are the top and bottom pieces of wood respectively, in which are the
grooves 4. and 5.
The grooves 4. 4. are for holding the glass front and 5. 5. are for the photograph
slide.
6. 6. are the end pieces-in this instance shown as made of wood-hinged at 7. 7.
and kept in position by catches 8. 8.
9. 9. are the pieces of felt, or other material for excluding dust.
10. is the glass front and 11. the photograph slide.
To change the slide; 6. is opened as shewn in Fig. 3., the glass front 10. is
removed and after it the slide 11. and another substituted.
Figs. 4. 5. and 6. Sheet No. 2. represents a front view, a part section at B. B. and
part end view; and a section at C. C. respectively of a case for holding photographs,
such as may be used by Photographers for exhibiting their goods.

page_text: 12. is the top shelf hinged at 13. and secured in normal position by a lock or
catch 14.
15. 15. are the sides or ends each having a groove 16.
17. 17. 17. are the catches for holding 15. in position.
18. 18. are plates having perforations of the form shown, through which 17. 17. 17.
are made to pass.
To change the slides; 14. is unlocked 12. is turned up and back, then 15. is raised
until the circular perforations in 18. are opposite to 17. 17. 17. and then 15. is
withdrawn.
The glass fronts 10. 10. are then removed and finally the slides 11. 11. and new
ones substituted.
Although I have only shown two applications of my invention, yet I do not limit
myself to these; but may use same for corner and table brackets, both single and
duplex, and such like.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
In cases for holding photographs and such like articles, the use of the two
distinct grooves at each side, so that the glass front and the slide may be separately
removed or placed in position, substantially as set forth.
Dated this 24th day of September 1888
GEO. C. DOUGLAS & Co.,
41, Reform Street, Dundee,
Applicant's Agents.