The Old Library
Gift for Book Lover or Teacher
Regular price $28.00
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I'm always searching for interesting, old, vintage places and things to photograph and turn into rustic wall decor. So how lucky am I to have friends who live in a renovated 100+ year old library? I photographed the front of the building last summer when the trees were full of leaves, keeping away any sun spots. I adore the old red brick and cracked old stone letters.
This library photograph would be the perfect gift for any book lover: friend, teacher, or child. It would look fantastic in a library, den, office, study or bedroom. Or as a thank you gift for your favorite librarian!
- Where: Western Pennsylvania
- Orientation: Horizontal
- Style: Vintage, Antique, Industrial, Architecture
- Color(s): Red, White, Brick Red, Green
- Room Recommendations: Classroom, Library, Office, Study, Den, Bedroom
Product Information & Video
PRINT ONLY: Unframed, created using heavyweight, 300gsm professional art photographic paper with a soft luster (not glossy) finish for rich color tones. Small sizes are shipped flat, 16x20s are shipped rolled in a sturdy tube for safe delivery, and larger sizes are pre-mounted for stability. Framing required. If you'd like a larger size, please click here.
PRINT WITH MAT: Your unframed print is pre-mounted to an archival, 4-ply white mat with backing board, ready to pop into a standard-size frame. Great gift presentation! Framing required.
CANVAS ART: Ready to hang, archival canvas print is neatly wrapped around a 3/4" deep wood stretcher frame with pre-installed hanging hardware. Contact me if you'd prefer to upgrade to a 1.5" depth.
PLAQUE: Click here to order as a ready-to-hang beveled-edge plaque.
SOLID WOOD SIGN: Click here to order as a rustic solid wood sign.
Shipping Information
*** NOTE: Due to current Covid-related issues, I am currently only shipping to US addresses. I'm sorry for any inconvenience! ***
Shipping Cost:
- Domestic (US) shipping is free!
- Shipping to Canada is $20, everywhere else is $25 (please see section below to see what I can ship). If the actual shipping amount is less I will refund the difference.
Shipping Times:
- Prints & Matted Prints ship in 1-2 business days.
- Canvas Wraps ship in about 3 business days.
- Plaques & Wood Signs ship in 4-5 business days
International Shipping:
- Due to increases in international package shipping costs, the largest size/item I ship internationally are 11x14" prints. If you would like a shipping estimate for a larger product, send me a note.
- Speaking of international shipping: Your country may charge you duty or VAT taxes, which are import taxes between you and your postal system. They have nada to do with me and I can't charge, assess, or remit them.
Returns & Exchanges:
- I go to great pains to ensure damage-free delivery, but occasionally USPS decides to take out its' anger on your package. Should that happen, let me know right away so I can replace your order.
- I do accept returns, but please note that ALL orders are custom made at the time of your order to your specifications. I don't have or keep anything in stock. If you'd like assistance in choosing a size, medium, color, etc. please ask and I'm very happy to help!
Selecting a Size
When choosing your artwork size, my advice is to always make your selection based on the amount of space you need to fill. My room displays offer suggestions, but everyone's space is different!
Just as you wouldn't choose a paint color without trying some samples, you shouldn't guess what size artwork you need. I suggest trimming blank paper in various sizes to tape up on the wall and see what fills the space nicely. I think many of us have it in our heads (from school picture days, perhaps?) that a 5x7 is "normal" and an 8x10 is "big." In reality, both sizes are quite small.
A comparison chart of some of my more popular sizes:
(Sizes shown indicate print size, not framed size. Mats are available, framing is not included.)
The other thing to keep in mind is matting and framing add to the finished size, canvas is true to size, and plaques and wood add very little.
All of my products are offered in industry-standard sizes, with custom sizes always available by request:
- Luster-Finish Unframed Prints are true-to-size, full bleed, as listed (no borders unless requested)
- 5x7 Matted Prints have a 1.75" wide mat & fit 8x10 Frames
- 8x10 Matted Prints have a 2.25" wide mat & fit 11x14 Frames
- 11x14 Matted Prints have a 3.25" wide mat & fit 16x20 Frames
- 16x20 Matted Prints have a 2.25" wide mat & fit 20x24 Frames
- Canvas Wraps are true to size
- Beveled-Edge Plaques are true-to-size plus (+) a 3/8” Beveled Edge
- Solid Wood Signs are true-to-size plus (+) a 1/4” Beveled Wood Edge
(a grouping of 11x14" prints with mats & frames)
(a single 30x40" canvas over a king-sized bed)
When in doubt, just ask! Quality artwork is an investment, and I'm always available to offer input and advice.
For some other ideas, be sure to follow my 'Displaying your Art' Pinterest board!