The frame is not included with the wonderful piece of Americana Art because there is a small crack in the glass as shown in photo 3!! It should be removed from the frame in any event to clean it and reframe it with art friendly materials that will not cause further spotting!! It is inscribed on the back as follows: "Christmas 1970-71, For Clara, In Memory of Mrs. Bruton, With Love, Annette"!! The name "Bruton" comes from the English ancestral home of the Ludwells, a prominent Colonial family so I am assuming the Mrs. Bruton this is dedicated to was a descendant!! The cross stitch is approx. 10.75" X 13" within the matting!! I will try to preserve the portion of the backing with the handwriting on it but cannot guarantee that it will come off intact!! Please see my many other art and antique listings and email me with any questions!!