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<p>[QUOTE="Batman_2000, post: 106261, member: 481"]Thanks for all the information! I'm in the UK, so it makes sense that it's probably British. From what I can tell, the actual photo is a quarter plate size. I didn't know it was called a pass partout frame, so I've learned something new! The whole construction inside the wooden frame measures about 15 x 13cm. </p><p><br /></p><p>When I bought it the image was quite loose in the frame, making it easy to lift out, but I won't be doing that again because I've realised how delicate and easily damaged it can be. The original tacks are there to hold it in, but I've added some low tack masking tape to secure it - and now worrying that I might have affected any value it might have? I'm leaving it well alone now! The frame is in great condition - do you think it is of a similar age to the photograph?</p><p><br /></p><p>Cindy, I see you've just expanded your original post... with even more great information... welcome to the forum and I'll look forward to more of your posts![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Batman_2000, post: 106261, member: 481"]Thanks for all the information! I'm in the UK, so it makes sense that it's probably British. From what I can tell, the actual photo is a quarter plate size. I didn't know it was called a pass partout frame, so I've learned something new! The whole construction inside the wooden frame measures about 15 x 13cm. When I bought it the image was quite loose in the frame, making it easy to lift out, but I won't be doing that again because I've realised how delicate and easily damaged it can be. The original tacks are there to hold it in, but I've added some low tack masking tape to secure it - and now worrying that I might have affected any value it might have? I'm leaving it well alone now! The frame is in great condition - do you think it is of a similar age to the photograph? Cindy, I see you've just expanded your original post... with even more great information... welcome to the forum and I'll look forward to more of your posts![/QUOTE]
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