Improvements in Frames or Mounts for Photographic and other Pictures or Objects.
Year: 1894

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Improvements in Frames or Mounts for Photographic and other
Pictures or Objects.
We, STRONG & Co., LIMITED, of 8 Leonard Street, in the County of London,
Manufacturers, and CHARLES WELSH of 8 Leonard Street aforesaid, Manager
to the said Strong & Co., Limited, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
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This invention is designed to provide an improved construction of frame into
which photographic pictures-such as
"opal
mounted photographs-can be
inserted by simply sliding the same into a slut or opening in the top edge or part
of the front or front flat of the frame and thereby into the proper space or recess
between the front and back of the frame so that the photograph and its supporting
glass, or the like is safely held.
This slot is preferably formed at the upper edge of the front flat and so that
from the front looking at the picture it shall be practically invisible.
The back of the frame is, also preferably, formed double, one surface being
substantially flush with back surfaces of the slot and lying closely in rear of the
inserted picture, the other surface lies in rear at some distance leaving a hollow
space the sides being closed by the inclines, curves, or like parts of the frame
and thus forming by such means a light and strong frame to the eye apparently
solid.
This frame is covered with plush or other covering, glued or attached to the
leather board or other similar board of which the frame is manufactured.
The frame may be employed for other descriptions of pictures, than photographs,
or it may be used for the display of any other articles for which it is adapted.
By these means we attain the effect of a substantial, strong, cheap, light and
ornamental article possessing all the benefits of the ordinary heavy wooden or other
frames with their hinged closable backs, without the disadvantages of weight, high
cost of manufacture, heavy costs of freight and the like, and besides we secure
extreme simplicity in use with secure retention of the article inserted.
Dated the 28th day of November 1894.
WM. BROOKES & SON,
55 & 56 Chancery Lane, London, Agents for the Applicants.
CUAIT LEIM SI LUITIVATION.
Improvements in Frames or Mounts for Photographic and other
Pictures or Objects.
We STRONG & Co. LIMITED of 8 Leonard Street, in the County of London,
Manufacturers, and CHARLES WELSH of 8 Leonard Street aforesaid, Manager to
the said Strong & Co., Limited, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention is designed to provide an improved construction of frame into

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which photographic pictures-such as opal mounted photographs-can be
inserted by simply sliding the same into a slot or opening in the top edge or part
of the front or front flat of the frame and thereby into the proper space or recess
between the front and back of the frame so that the photograph and its supporting
glass, or the like, is safely held.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 shows the improved frame by a front view and
Fig. 2 shows the same by an edge view.
Fig. 3 is a like view to Fig. 1 but with the picture portion partly withdrawn
from its place in the frame.
Fig. 4 is a sectional view of the parts as shown in Fig. 3.
The slot a is here shown as formed at the upper edge b' of the front flat b and
so that from the front looking at the picture it shall be practically invisible.
The back of the frame is also shown formed double, one surface c being
substantially flush with the back surfaces of the slot a and lying closely in rear of
the inserted picture d, the other surface e lies in rear at some distance leaving a
hollow space f, the sides being closed by the inclines g, or curves or like parts of
the frame and thus forming by such means a light and strong frame to the eye
apparently solid. This frame is covered with plush or other covering, glued or
attached to the leather board or other similar board of which the frame is
manufactured.
The frame may be employed for other descriptions of pictures, than photo-
graphs, or it may be used for the display of any other articles for which it is
adapted.
By these means we attain the effect of a substantial, strong, cheap, light and
ornamental article possessing all the benefits of the ordinary heavy wooden or
other frames with their hinged closable backs, without the disadvantages of weight,
high cost of manufacture, heavy costs of freight and the like, and besides we
secure extreme simplicity in use with secure retention of the article inserted.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is -
1. An improved construction of frame for photographic and other pictures or
objects, provided with a slot or opening for the withdrawal or insertion of a picture
or object, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
2. The construction and use of frames or mounts for photographic. and other
pictures or objects of leather board or equivalent material as and for the purpose
set forth.
Dated the
WM. BROOKES & SON,
55 & 56 Chancery Lane, London, Agents for the Applicants.