A container for a picture frame capable of withstanding temperatures of
500-1000.degree. F. for 15 to 20 minutes that employs the use of water as
its main protectant. The present invention works on the property of the
phase change of water from a liquid to a gas. During the phase change the
temperature of the water will remain constant until all of the water has
changed to gas. At sea level this temperature is about 212.degree. F. of
100.degree. C. Tests showing that most photographic paper can withstand
temperatures of this magnitude. This test involved putting a picture is a
watertight plastic baggie and submerging it in boiling water for 20
minutes. The photograph emerged unchanged.