{"product_id":"1920s-embossed-leatherette-portrait-frame","title":"1920s Embossed Leatherette Graduation Portrait Frame 1924 Photo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1920s embossed leatherette portrait frame holds the original 1924 graduation photograph identified by the family's handwritten note as Nina Priest McClintock's Bowen High School graduation picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark brown frame has a richly embossed Gothic and heraldic design with shields, eagles, floral motifs, and raised decorative borders. It works especially well for someone who appreciates early twentieth century portrait photography and display pieces that still carry part of their family history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Framed original graduation portrait with family identification note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\"Easel back and wall hanging portrait frame\"\u003eEasel back and wall hanging portrait frame\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1920s. The accompanying family note dates the photograph to 1924.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embossed leatherette over a rigid board base, glass, paper photograph, and metal hanging hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark brown with aged bronze and gold tone highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e No visible maker's mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e No confirmed pattern or model. Embossed design includes heraldic shields, eagles, floral motifs, and geometric ornament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gothic and Arts and Crafts influenced early twentieth century portrait frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10 1\/2 inches by 8 inches. Actual product weight is 1 pound 3 ounces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original photograph remains in the frame. The family's handwritten identification note is included. Rear hanging hardware remains present. Built in easel back is damaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Fair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Fair:\u003c\/strong\u003e The frame, glass, photograph, decorative front, and wall hanging hardware remain together, but the damaged easel limits tabletop display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe elaborate embossed design remains clear, with the shields, eagles, flowers, and borders still easy to see.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original portrait remains inside the frame rather than having been separated from it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe handwritten family note identifying the photograph and its 1924 graduation connection has been kept with the piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wall hanging hardware is still present on the back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe built in easel support on the back is broken and is not dependable for freestanding display. The frame can still be hung on a wall, or the easel could be repaired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is visible surface wear, rubbing, and finish loss on the raised decoration and around the edges of the frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small area of the leatherette surface near the inner right edge shows noticeable loss and lifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe glass and photograph show age related surface dust, spotting, and haze visible in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rear covering shows age, discoloration, rubbing, and wear around the easel and edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative portrait frames like this gave formal school and family photographs a permanent place in the home during the early twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece suits a collector of 1920s photography, early portrait frames, graduation memorabilia, or decorative paper and photographic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this example apart is that the portrait, frame, and handwritten family identification remained together instead of being separated over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe broken easel is disappointing, but the richly embossed front and preserved 1924 portrait still give the piece a strong sense of age and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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