Martha got this poster from her Grandmother for Christmas. I've been keen to get it on the wall, but was hesitant to frame it because frames are so heavy and unwieldy, and a frame would destroy its 'chart' feel.
I can't tell you how many stores and art/school suppliers I've phoned trying to source a set of good old 70s plastic slides to top-and-tail it. It's impossible, despite everyone knowing what I'm talking about.
But then I found this set on etsy (here). I think they'll set-off this poster perfectly.
That's about it for now.
They're a good find. Etsy has some great stuff. You could buy some of that half dowell from bunnings and tack it top and bottom and hang with some string - vintage map style? ..... not as nice and polished as your picture but an option maybe?
ReplyDeleteLiz, I did think of using dowel, but thought the stapling process would be too complicated. I may end-up revisiting that idea.
DeleteThat's so much better than the old plastic slides. I bet you're glad you couldn't find them. :)
ReplyDeleteDana, I found some plastic slides on ebay. Of course!
DeleteThe wooden holders will end-up costing $85 to post from the US! That's just too crazy.
If you don't get those (lovely) etsy ones, I've got two black plastic slidey thingies you can have x
ReplyDeleteThey were attached to a vintage t.towel I bought from an oppy. Etsy ones much nicer though. In fact I need a couple myself!
Kylie,
Deletethank you for your kind offer. The poster is 730mm across the top. I've found some plastic slides that are 920mm, and I think I should be able to tackle them with a stanley knife.
Good old Esty saves the day. That's going to look great :)
ReplyDeleteLove the poster, let alone the hangers!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I have been looking everywhere for something to hang posters too, these look great :)
ReplyDeleteLove the hangers, just what a poster lover needs!
ReplyDeleteHandsome hanger for a handsome poster. Martha will be reciting those letters in no time. xx
ReplyDeleteI think I now need some of those hanging slidey things now that I've seen them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift from grammy. It will look great on the wall of Martha's new room. Did I miss a post on your new digs? The new blog look is great. Everything is changing with you, isn't it? Change is good.
ReplyDeleteMCM, we haven't moved yet. I'm not a fan of change! Small change. Yes. Life changes. No.
DeleteCouldn't be more perfect.
ReplyDeleteIt' perfect! I'm getting one! Thanks for the linkeepoo.
ReplyDeletebeautiful chart indeed,
ReplyDeleteand i love that quote..
earth without art is eh! :)
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I remember those plastic hangers from back in the day. You used to be able to find them in every newsagent. How sad!
ReplyDeleteI remember we used to buy stationery from the newsagent too! Those were the days.
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