{"product_id":"afp-chicago-8x10-gold-tone-photo-frame","title":"AFP Chicago 8x10 Gold Tone Metal Photo Frame Beaded Edge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage AFP Chicago 8 x 10 gold-tone metal photo frame has a narrow beaded border, clear glass, its original paper insert, and an easel back for tabletop display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI like this one because it still looks much as it would have on the store shelf. The original red and cream AFP Chicago insert remains behind the glass, and the small Kmart $1.17 price sticker is still attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slim gold-tone profile works well with family photographs, wedding portraits, or a collected group of older frames without taking up much visual space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\"Vintage photo frame\"\u003eVintage photo frame\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 x 10 tabletop picture frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1970s to early 1980s, approximate. Original sticker is marked 7 80, but the meaning of that code is not confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone metal frame, glass, paperboard backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold tone with dark backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e AFP Chicago, Illinois, printed on the original insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Photo Frame, as printed on the insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slim traditional frame with ornate beaded outer edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds an 8 x 10 inch photograph. Overall exterior dimensions not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original AFP insert, original Kmart $1.17 price sticker, folding easel stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The frame is complete, clean looking, and shows only light signs of age and storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe easel stand is stiff and feels unused, according to the provided notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original AFP paper insert and Kmart price sticker remain in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe glass appears intact, and the beaded border remains crisp and complete in the photographed areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is light age related surface wear and minor variation to the gold-tone finish along the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe backing shows light storage dust and surface rubbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original paper insert has mild age toning and small surface marks.\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. Usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4 Collector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrames like this were practical department store home accessories, made to dress up family photographs without the weight of a heavy wood frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis one suits someone building a vintage gallery wall, framing an older portrait, or collecting everyday department store pieces from around 1980.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original AFP Chicago insert and surviving Kmart price sticker give this exact frame more period character than an otherwise similar empty frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has the clean, narrow profile that lets the photograph stay more important than the frame around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\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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