{"product_id":"1960s-vwv-school-chart-of-astronomy","title":"1960s VWV school astronomy chart","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe were able to acquire a large quantity of this series last month and stocked it all at once.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt was a huge hit, thank you very much!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI had the chance to meet with a dealer acquaintance of mine recently and told them about it, so they collected some more for us. As of now, this is the last of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI don’t know when the next time will be, but since these are things we personally love and display in our own homes and showroom, we will keep working hard to track more down. haha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNow, let's move on to the introduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is a 1960s school chart from Volk Und Wissen Verlag, commonly known as VWV, the publisher that produced almost all the textbooks, teaching materials, and educational journals in the former East Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eVolk Und Wissen Verlag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, or VWV, 1960s school chart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt is a so-called roll-style wall-hanging teaching aid, which was actually used in the classroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTo withstand repeated use, paper is affixed to a linen backing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eand despite some age-related wear, it is in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis was used as an astronomy teaching aid back in the 60s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI don't know any German, so I kind of guessed that was the case from the design, but when I asked the dealer, they confirmed it was astronomy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe have other astronomy charts in stock today, but strictly speaking, this seems to be from the field of astronomy that studies the properties of stars (such as temperature, chemical composition, and evolutionary stage) based on the analysis of stellar light and its spectrum (distribution of light by wavelength). Just thinking about it gives me a headache. haha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAnyway, the design is great; it's simply cool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe color scheme against the black background is irresistible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe catchy look is also a plus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHand-drawn by people, not photographs, which is unique to this era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI am drawn to the touch and color selection, which gives it a somewhat mid-century atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe inorganic, no-frills quality that comes from being a teaching material is a unique charm different from pure art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe love them too and have them displayed at home. Since it can be hung with just a single hook on the wall,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eyou don't need heavy-duty work like drilling holes or hammering in nails, which lowers the barrier to entry, and when you want to put it away, you just roll it up, so it doesn't take up space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI’d like to carry standard framed art, but I'm always worried about shipping it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAfter one piece arrived smashed to pieces in the past, I haven't been able to offer them. (haha)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is a wonderful art piece that is the only one you don't have to worry about breaking during a long journey across borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThey are valued for their high design quality in Europe and North America as well, often fetching over 150€ on average.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDepending on the piece, many are traded for around 300€-500€.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAs I mentioned above, we have used them as interior decor for years, photographed them like this, and felt the quality of the paper firsthand, and the quality is truly high. It's surprising that such quality and design were produced in the 60s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI think one of the reasons for the high quality is that they weren't mass-produced in a generic sense, but were issued by a large educational publishing company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt's a shame you can't touch the real thing, but I guarantee you'll be moved when it arrives. haha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt's far cooler and has more presence than you see in photos. It has a real \"masculine\" presence. \"Masculine.\" haha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThere are many different types around the world, and they even have collectors, so the fact that it's hard to come across the same one again is something that tickles the heart of a vintage lover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI've written a lot, but I’d be happy if you could just choose one with the same feeling as looking at art or a T-shirt print!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePrice includes shipping and tax \/ World Shipping And Tax Including Price\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ematerial -\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ePaper and Linen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003esize - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eImage 65×89.5 cm \/ Rod length 73.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003econdition - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNo issues. Although there is some wear due to age and use in an educational setting, it is in very good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOTO.CZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50322901008727,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/3097\/3881\/files\/IMG_2783_c016171e-33d0-49b8-bbdd-7dfa3cca7105.jpg?v=1743596892","url":"https:\/\/totocz.com\/en\/products\/1960s-vwv-school-chart-of-astronomy","provider":"TOTO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}