Frame for art prints

Claim 1

A frame for holding a multicornered plate-like object which comprises a plurality of hollow channels positioned in endwise adjoining relation to one another to encompass the perimeter of the object, said channels each having a pair of walls oppositely disposed to define a generally U-shaped channel cross-section, and having their longitudinal openings oriented inwardly toward the object to receive and grip respective border portions of the object; and a plurality of bracing members disposed outside said channels at respective corners of the object, each bracing member bearing a plurality of tapered projecting fastening members disposed for insertion through respective apertures located on only one wall of each channel in a corresponding pair of adjoining channels to secure same in fixed relation to each other, said apertures being undersized in relation to said tapered fastening members and said fastening members being tapered outwardly tOward their free ends for press-fit insertion through said apertures, the free ends of said fastening members being received within the hollow interior of the channels.