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casted metal and stamped varieties. Consider
purchasing one to use for a test fi t before buy-
ing a large quantity.
Note that a casted hook can’t be bent to fi t
a picture rail. These are best for situations with
ample room above the moulding. However,
a lighter stamped metal hook can be bent to
fi t almost any profi le and easily slips between
narrow spaces.
Items of light to moderate weight can be
hung with decorative cord or light wire. The
cording or wire is passed through screw eyes
or D-rings mounted on the back of the frame.
Mount the screw eyes or D-rings a few inches
below the top corner in a sturdy area of the
frame. I make a hanging bridal with a square
knot at the back of the picture or mirror.
Heavy items should hang with decorative
cord with embedded wire, plain wire or chain.
Multiple hooks can distribute the weight more
evenly if needed. Decorative rosettes, medal-
lions or tassel embellishments at the top of the
hook were popular in the Victorian era. Sim-
pler hooks and wire can easily fi t a more mod-
ern look.
Although the use of picture rail mould-
ings was in decline by the late 1930 s, I’ve seen
a resurgence of interest. Recently, I helped
a friend who wanted picture rail mouldings
in her modern condominium to hang a large
collection of framed needlework and family
heirlooms.
She wanted to rotate pieces and not disturb
her walls. I helped her determine a location for
the picture rail, which was installed with cove
moulding. This antique idea deserves another
look.
Lauri Kramer Serafi n is the owner of the
Forsstrom House in Astoria’s Shively-McClure
Historic District. For more about her restoration
work, contact forsstromhouse@gmail.com or
visit theforsstromhouse.com.
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A set of three reproduction picture rail hooks includes an oversized Regency style in pressed
aged brass, left, a heavy cast polished brass, middle, and a cast bird in aged brass.
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An antique framed image with vintage gold
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