Art studio stand (5)

I believe the answer is:

easel

(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "Blackboard supporter" , "Painter's tripod" , "Frame for a canvas" , "Supporter for the artist" , "Artistic support" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday and the LA Times.

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