Photo Frame, Art Deco, Wooden Swing / Swivel Style Tabletop Frame, 1940's Nurse Photo, Vintage

• Antique Photo Frame, Art Deco Carved Wood Swing / Swivel Frame with Glass, Decorative Home Decor, Pictures Display, 1940's Original Photo Nurse in Uniform Collectible, Marvin Neitzel Uniform, (Discontinued)
• Made in USA
• Antique: circa 1920's - 1940's
• Details:  This is a lovely, Art Deco photo frame, crafted from carved wood.  It features a swing (aka swivel) design perfect for displaying a photo on a tabletop, mantel or desk.  It retains the original glass front that will protect your cherished images.  It's light weight may indicate the base is not solid wood but a polyresin, could be a light weight wood as well, we are unsure.  This one has an original photo by Northland Studios, (marked on back), we dated this item based on the Art Deco swing style frame.  The photo is more recent than the frame, a nurse wearing what is a 1940's -1950's style, Marvin Neitzel uniform, perhaps a graduation photo from nursing school, the woman looks young.  Also a collectible, mid 20th century, photo.  If you're a photo collector, this one is a keeper!  This beautiful frame combines historical charm with elegant home décor appeal, ideal for showcasing treasured memories or enhancing vintage-inspired interiors.  Please see below for condition.
  
• Materials: Wood, Glass, Paper
• Dimensions:  Approx. 11.5 inches Tall, 10.0 inches Wide, and 2.25 inches Deep.  The glass photo section is 8.75 inches by 5.75 inches.
• Condition:  Antique - Used.  Very Good Antique Condition. The paper backing is coming unglued.  There is light tanning (yellowing) on the picture.  All acceptable due to age/use/wear.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns. Please remember these are ANTIQUE and VINTAGE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections. 

While frames have existed since antiquity, the concept of individual, decorative frames for home display emerged later, becoming more common in the Victorian era. The second Industrial Revolution (1870 to 1914), was the beginnings of pre-made frames, leading to more mass-produced styles and contributing to the development of frames like the "swing frame" or "swivel" style of photo frame which gained popularity in the 1900's to 1930's.  This style became a popular format for displaying portraits and sentimental images, reflecting the increasing desire for both ornate decoration and practical display of personal photos. They often featured decorative elements, were made of wood, and sometimes used gold leaf to create an opulent look, with manufacturing advancements making them more accessible to a wider market.

In 1886, E.W. Marvin joined the firm of Gunnison & Son which produced ladies linen collars and cuffs, in Troy, New York.  By 1908, the company was known as E.W. Marvin & Co.  In 1917, Raymond P. Neitzel became part of the company. Although they already made detachable collars and cuffs for nurses, they wanted to introduce an entire line of nursing wear. Neitzel brought his experience to the company and became a partner. The company became the Marvin Neitzel Corporation in 1931.  The company remained in Troy, sewing nurse’s uniforms until finally closing in 2002.  Marvin Neitzel was one of the largest manufacturers of nursing apparel in the United States. Many examples of their clothing are available on specialty vintage clothing sites. 

The Northland Photo Studios was a commercial photography chain operating in the mid-20th century.  They were most likely part of a photography trend when studios were located inside department stores. The locations listed on the back of this photo, (Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Toledo, Indianapolis and Columbus), indicate the chain had a significant presence across several major cities in the Midwest and Northeast.