NEW MODE OF HANGING PICTURES.
A very simple and handy method for hanging pictures has lately been patented by Mr. Adams of the Haymarket. It consists in taking one or two strips of brass, which are made strong, and at the same time orna- mented with a pattern upon them; these are either hooked upon the rod which is usually fixed along the cornice of a room, or fastened by a com- mon brass-headed nail; and are allowed to hang down against the wall. Upon this band slides a kind of stud, capable of being fixed tight by turning the head with a screw, and upon this stud which has a project- ing nob, is placed the ring which is fastened to all picture frames, and thus the picture is hung. The advantages of this plan are—that pic- tures are very easily taken down or put up ; or if it is wished to examine a picture closely, it may be readily lowered by loosening the sliding pegs, and as easily restored to its position and fixed there. The proper height with regard to light is obtained with less difficulty than in the requisite shortening or lengthening of the cord generally employed. Almost any number of pictures may be hung upon the same strips, and their relative position varied to please the fancy without much trouble.
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