An unusual double frame made in Olive wood with carved stitch-work decoration and original beveled glass; circa 1890. Has makers stamp for, V. SCHEFERS & CO. FINE ARTS, 1242 Broadway, New York.
Schefers are listed as an Importer and dealer in etchings, engravings and facsimiles, etc. as well as a manufacturer of all kinds of picture frames.
N.B. Reference is made to the makers in the catalogue of the second annual exhibition of the New York Water Color Club, held in 1891.
Dimensions (glazed area for photo): 9.5 cm/3¾ inches (width) x 14.5 cm/5¾ inches (height)
Dimensions (total combined frame area): 27 cm/10⅝ inches (max width) x 18.5 cm/7¼ inches (height) x 2.25 cm/½ inch (thick).
