We got ours from a drapery supply place, which called them "tenterhooks."  I
seem to have thrown away the original box, but I think the brand name was
Kirsch. (they come 1000 to a box)

Julia Muney Moore
Director of Exhibitions and Artist Services
Indianapolis Art Center
820 E. 67th St.
Indianapolis, IN  46220
(317) 255-2464 x233
FAX (317) 254-0486
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-----Original Message-----
From: Jerry Fahey [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 12:19 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: "L" Hooks


Les,
Try United Manufactures. They have a large selection of hanging hardware.
We call them shoulder nails. United calls them Steel Ledge Nails.
Their cat.# is 3654. Hope this helps.
http://www.unitedmfrs.com/

Jerry



Les Reker wrote:

>Dear exhibit designers/installers:
>
>We are searching for good, sturdy "L" hooks to display matted artworks.
>Our gallery walls are cloth covered plywood, with no dry wall in
>between. The "L" hooks should be sturdy and able to be hammered into the
>wall, yet be reusable.  Does anyone know of any good sources for this?
>The "screw-in" kind, though easily available at the local home store,
>have proved unworkable for our needs.
>
>You may answer off list
>
>Thanks!
>
>David Kwasigroh, Curator
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>ART MUSEUM OF GREATER LAFAYETTE
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