Upright tripod (5)

I believe the answer is:

easel

(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "Artist's wooden frame" , "Artist's tripod" , "Painter's support" , "A stand for blackboard or artist's canvas" , "Display tripod" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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