Convertible picture frame stand

A device supporting an article having a frame comprising a stand element supporting said article in a first display mode above a display surface and a hanger element for supporting said article in a second display mode independently of said stand element and in said first display mode in conjunction with said stand element, said stand element including an upper resilient portion for attachment to said hanger element and a lower display portion comprising rear support means in contact with said display surface, forward support means in substantial alignment with said frame and in contact with said display surface, said rear support means comprising at least one leg member having a flattened portion in continuous contact with said display surface, and said forward support means comprising at least one looped element beneath said frame and having a lower arc portion in contact with said display surface, and frame engaging means connecting said forward and rear support means and having securement means for retaining said frame at a predetermined display angle to said display surface, said securement means comprising a first support element substantially transverse to the plane of said frame and adapted to be engaged under and in contact with said frame to exert an upward bias against said frame, and a second support element connected to said first support element and formed at a rearward oblique angle thereto to define a junction therebetween, said frame being accommodated on said first support element and against said upward bias thereof, and being retained against rearward movement by said junction, said hanger element including coupling means for receiving said upper resilient portion to establish said first display mode, and wherein said predetermined display angle is defined and established by the support of said frame by said flattened portion of said leg member and by said looped element after said frame is secured at said junction of said first and second support elements of said securement means and is retained at said angle under spring action of at least said first support element.