Category details
Categoryphoto frames
Alternative termsphoto frame
SourceArt & Architecture Thesaurus
Overview
Refers to frames manufactured to hold photographs of standard sizes (in the United States, 8 x 10 inches, 5 x 7 inches, 4 x 6 inches, etc.). They are typically equipped with glass (glazing) to protect the photograph and a flap attached to the back that may be extended to allow the frame to stand upright on a table, shelf, or other surface.