FastFrame adjustable picture frame in original sales packaging
Date: after 1978
Inventory Number: 2014-1-0089
Classification: Frame
Manufacturer: F. Weber & Company (1887-present)
Seller: Charrette Corporation (1964 - 2006)
Dimensions:
19.3 × 13.6 × 1.2 cm (7 5/8 × 5 3/8 × 1/2 in.)
Description:
A four-corner "Fast-frame" style adjustable picture frame in its original sales packaging.
In Collection(s)
SignedA fine art product of F. Weber Co. Philadelphia, PA 19144 at bottom of back of packaging
Inscribedon the front of the package: BRAQUETTE (R) / QUICK FRAME (R) / ADJUSTABLE / PICTURE FRAME / (illustrations) / Frames artwork, photos, prints, documents, / posters, most anything from 5" to 40" high
on the back of the package: BRAQUETTE / ADJUSTABLE / PICTURE FRAME / (on the left side) BRAAUETTE - the frame / that gives your picture / the modern, professional / look instantly! Available / in clear, black and stain- / less steel, Braquette / accents artwork, har- / monizes with decor, / frames inconspicuously. / Change pictures (even / oval shaped frames) as / often as you like - easily. / Made of steel-strong / plastic for a lifetime of / use. Adjustable, ver- / satile, strong-frames to a full 40" tall. / Braquette is auick and easy! / 1. Place matted picture between glare- / free plastic panel or glass and backing / material. / 2. With Braquette in place as illustrated, / pull nylon cord tight to extend tension / spring. / 3. Close lock lever, and tuck in extra / cord. Hang from triangular hole. / Note: If lock lover comes free of lock pin, / merely snap it back. (on the right side) (3 illustrations) / (ilustrations drawing) / (in the middle at the bottom) A fine art product of F. Weber Co. Philadelphia, PA 19144 (Weber company logo) / Made in USA
on the back of the package: BRAQUETTE / ADJUSTABLE / PICTURE FRAME / (on the left side) BRAAUETTE - the frame / that gives your picture / the modern, professional / look instantly! Available / in clear, black and stain- / less steel, Braquette / accents artwork, har- / monizes with decor, / frames inconspicuously. / Change pictures (even / oval shaped frames) as / often as you like - easily. / Made of steel-strong / plastic for a lifetime of / use. Adjustable, ver- / satile, strong-frames to a full 40" tall. / Braquette is auick and easy! / 1. Place matted picture between glare- / free plastic panel or glass and backing / material. / 2. With Braquette in place as illustrated, / pull nylon cord tight to extend tension / spring. / 3. Close lock lever, and tuck in extra / cord. Hang from triangular hole. / Note: If lock lover comes free of lock pin, / merely snap it back. (on the right side) (3 illustrations) / (ilustrations drawing) / (in the middle at the bottom) A fine art product of F. Weber Co. Philadelphia, PA 19144 (Weber company logo) / Made in USA
FunctionThis "FastFrame" style of adjustable picture frame features four adjustable corners which can be used to secure art of varying sizes.
ProvenanceLionel Spiro, Brookline, MA; Gift to CHSI, 2014.