{"product_id":"1960s-vwv-school-chart-of-horizontal-system","title":"1960s VWV school chart of the horizontal system","description":"\u003cp\u003e※Please note that parts of the bottom are in shadow due to the strong sunlight during the photo shoot; this is not a stain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe were able to acquire a large batch of this series last month and brought them all in at once.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe response was overwhelming, thank you so 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 the other day and told them about it, so they collected more for us. This is the last of them for now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI'm not sure when we'll be able to get more, but we personally love these items—we even have them on display in our home and showroom—so we’ll keep on searching. 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 the Volk Und Wissen Verlag, commonly known as VWG,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ea publisher that produced almost all the textbooks, educational materials, and professional teaching journals in the former East Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt is a so-called roll-up wall chart that was actually used in an educational setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTo withstand repeated use, the paper is backed with linen,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eand despite some signs of age, it is in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis particular piece was used in the 60s as a teaching aid for horizontal systems (astronomy).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI don't know any German at all; I just had a hunch from the design, but the dealer confirmed it for me.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt’s one of those languages where some words look similar to English, like \"horizontal.\" Haha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt is a chart for horizons and azimuths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDon't you just love this design?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt's too cool. Haha. I can't get enough of this design on the black background. I want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTrue to the era, this is hand-drawn, not a photograph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI’m drawn to the touch and color choices, which give it a sort of mid-century vibe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe clinical feel and lack of excess—inherent to its nature as a teaching tool—give it a unique charm that sets it apart from typical art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe love them too and display them in our own home. Since you only need one hook on the wall to hang them,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ethere's no need for heavy-duty work like drilling holes or hammering in nails, making the barrier to entry quite low. Plus,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ethey are easy to store as you can just roll them up and they take up no space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe’ve wanted to carry art in standard frames, but we've always been worried about shipping—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eafter one arrived completely shattered in the past, we stopped trying. (Haha)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is the only art piece that can survive traveling from country to country without any fear of breakage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHighly valued for their design, they are often priced at over €150 on average in Europe and North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDepending on the piece, many are even traded for between €300 and €500.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAs I mentioned, after using these for interior decor for years, photographing them, and feeling the quality of the paper firsthand, I am genuinely impressed by how high-quality they are. It’s surprising that something of this design and quality was 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 it wasn't mass-produced, but rather issued by a large company as educational material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt’s a shame you can't touch it in person, but I guarantee you'll be impressed when it arrives. Haha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt looks far cooler in person than in photos and has a real presence. Actually, I’d say \"manly\" presence. \"Manly.\" Haha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThere are various types all over the world, and there are even collectors, so the fact that you rarely come across the same one is something that really tickles the fancy of vintage lovers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI've written quite a bit, but I’d be happy if you just chose one as you would when looking at art or a T-shirt print!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e送料・税込みの料金です\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \/ World Shipping And Tax Including Price\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ematerial -  Paper and Linen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003esize - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eImage 79.5x111cm \/ Rod length 87cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003econdition - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNo issues. 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