About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited

ISBN-100764306103

ISBN-139780764306105

eBay Product ID (ePID)566007

Product Key Features

LanguageEnglish

TopicGeneral, Framing, Antiques & Collectibles, Crafts & Hobbies

AuthorStuart Schneider

IllustratorYes

Dimensions

Item Length11 In.

Item Height8.8 In.

Item Weight34 Oz

Item Width8.5 In.

Additional Product Features

LCCN98-018277

Book TitleCollecting Picture and Photo Frames

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Dewey Decimal749/.7/075

Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisCollecting Picture and Photo Frames introduces the reader to the history of frames and an across-the-board sampling of framing styles from the early 1800s through the 1940s. Beautifully illustrated in over 400 color photographs, this book is the first of its kind to show such variety and magnitude of both wall frames and table top frames in detail and full color.Whether you are an amateur or novice collector of frames, someone who simply appreciates good frames for your pictures, or a student of art and design history, this book will give you insight into the style, beauty, and value of antique frames. Different frame materials are described, along with information on identifying and dating your pieces. A price guide is also given for each item., Collecting Picture and Photo Frames introduces the reader to the history of frames and an across-the-board sampling of framing styles from the early 1800s through the 1940s. Beautifully illustrated in over 400 color photographs, this book is the first of its kind to show such variety and magnitude of both wall frames and table top frames in detail and full color. Whether you are an amateur or novice collector of frames, someone who simply appreciates good frames for your pictures, or a student of art and design history, this book will give you insight into the style, beauty, and value of antique frames. Different frame materials are described, along with information on identifying and dating your pieces. A price guide is also given for each item.

Publication Year1998

FormatHardcover

Dewey Edition21

LC Classification NumberN8550.S38 1998

Number of Pages176 pages