A unique frame design by Stanford White was created for Thomas Dewing, known as the "Dewing grille frame." This design featured composition ornament reinforced with thin wire, which stood away from the gilded background of the frame. The result was a shimmering effect, giving the illusion that light was emanating from within the frame itself. This distinct grille frame became a popular choice for many of Dewing's paintings, especially those depicting women dressed in lace. The original frame was made in rectangular form only. The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Freer Gallery of Art hold several pierced and non pierced grille frames of Stanford White design. Round and oval shaped pierced grille frames are presented for the first time at the Stanford White Gallery