Hearts in the Corners, Large Mid 19th Century Folk Art Frame with Original Blown Glass the new yorker Another example of a thing

Another example of a thing made for one purpose

and a wire on the back for hanging

JNC constructed mounts for holding and locking them in place--one of which still does the job

I found these in a pile at the flea market this weekend

Hearts in the Corners, Large Mid 19th Century Folk Art Frame with Original Blown Glass the new yorker Another example of a thingOf course it is the four big hearts at the corners that sold me on this great old folk art frame, mid 19th century and walnut I believe. I removed an old and faded early Currier and Ives print from it and cleaned up its original blown glass, looking as if not touched in some 150+ years! Ready to put to use again now, a big sweet one. . 21" x 17 1 2" overall, opening holds 14 1 8" x 10 1 8" . Original blown glass, and wired on the back for hanging.