My thanks to those who have replied off list.  I should elaborate and say the framed artwork is small and highly walkable, so in addition to a hanging system we also need information about security hardware.  

 

Margaret Lyman, Curator

Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia

19 South 22nd Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

215-563-3737 x244

215-561-6477 (fax)

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-----Original Message-----
From: Margaret Lyman
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 12:00 PM
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Subject: Painting Hanging Systems

 

We are looking into getting our first traveling art show, and need to devise a hanging system that won't mar the walls (plaster over masonry) of our 1909 building.  There is a picture rail which is currently being used to hang oil paintings with S-hooks and a lot of picture wire.  The exhibit features smaller and lighter paintings, but they will need to be double hung in order to fit the space.  Is there a more elegant hanging system out there?

 

Also, my thanks to everyone who has responded to my frequent questions on this list-serve, you have helped me and the Mütter immensely.

 

Margaret Lyman, Curator

Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia

19 South 22nd Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

215-563-3737 x244

215-561-6477 (fax)

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