Chronological picture frame

Abstract

The chronological picture frame includes a plurality of picture windows arranged in a geometric pattern. Each picture window is dimensioned to display a photograph image or the like. Smaller chronological identification windows are disposed immediately beneath each corresponding picture window. Each smaller window is adapted to display indicia indicating a time period (age, year, season, etc.) related to the photograph in the immediate picture window. A single label window is centered at the top of the frame and is adapted to display the name or other relevant information relative to the subject of the display.

1 . A chronological picture frame, comprising:
 a planar rear member having an upper end and a lower end;   a front face member having an upper end and a lower end, the front face member being coextensive with the rear member and overlying the rear s member;   a plurality of picture windows formed in the front face member, the first plurality of windows being adapted to display photographs therein; and   a plurality of chronological identification windows positioned below and corresponding to the picture windows, the chronological identification windows being adapted to display indicia chronologically related to the photographs displayed in the corresponding picture windows.   
     
     
         2 . The chronological picture frame according to  claim 1 , wherein each said picture window has a larger area than its chronological identification window. 
     
     
         3 . The chronological picture frame according to  claim 1 , further including a single window positioned adjacent the upper end of said front face member and above said picture windows, said single window being adapted to display indicia related to the subject of the photographs displayed in said picture windows. 
     
     
         4 . The chronological picture frame according to  claim 1 , wherein said picture windows are arranged in a geometrical pattern. 
     
     
         5 . The chronological picture frame according to  claim 1 , wherein said rear member and said front face member are fabricated from materials selected from the group consisting of compressed paper board, wood, metal, molded plastic and glass. 
     
     
         6 . A chronological picture frame, comprising:
 a planar rear member having an upper end and a lower end;   a front face member having an upper end and a lower end, the front face member being coextensive with the rear member and overlying the rear member;   a plurality of picture windows formed in the front face member, each of the picture windows defining an area dimensioned to display photographs therein;   a plurality of corresponding chronological identification windows formed in the front face member, each of the chronological identification windows defining an area, the area of each chronological identification window being dimensioned to display indicia chronologically related to the photographs displayed in the corresponding picture windows, each of the chronological identification windows being positioned immediately below the corresponding picture window.   
     
     
         7 . The chronological picture frame according to  claim 6 , wherein said picture windows have larger areas than said chronological identification windows. 
     
     
         8 . The chronological picture frame according to  claim 7 , further including a single window positioned adjacent the upper end of said front face member and above said picture windows, said single window being adapted to display indicia related to the subject of the photographs displayed in said picture windows. 
     
     
         9 . The chronological picture frame according to  claim 7 , wherein said picture windows are arranged in a geometrical pattern. 
     
     
         10 . The chronological picture frame according to  claim 7 , wherein said rear member and said front face member are fabricated from materials selected from the group consisting of compressed paper board, wood, metal, molded plastic and glass. 
     
     
         11 . A chronological picture frame, comprising a display page having:
 a plurality of picture windows dimensioned and configured for displaying photographic images therein; and   a plurality of chronological identification windows, each of the picture windows having a corresponding one of chronological identification windows immediately adjacent the picture window, the chronological identification window being dimensioned and configured for displaying chronological data corresponding to a subject shown in the photographic images;   wherein each of the picture windows and each of the chronological identification windows on the display page are adapted for displaying and identifying successive chronological photographic images of the same subject.   
     
     
         12 . The chronological picture frame according to  claim 11 , further comprising photographic images displayed in a plurality of the picture windows. 
     
     
         13 . The chronological picture frame according to  claim 12 , wherein said photographic images are displayed on photographic paper. 
     
     
         14 . The chronological picture frame according to  claim 12 , wherein said photographic images are displayed in electronic format. 
     
     
         15 . The chronological picture frame according to  claim 12 , further comprising a label window disposed on the display page, the label window having indicia displayed therein identifying the subject of the photographic images displayed on the display page.