Description
This wooden mantel plaque brings Old MacDonald's farm to a shelf, with a cheerful farmer driving his green tractor and pulling four little trailers full of farm animals. The plaque is cut to the outline of the scene, so the tractor cab and each trailer load rise above the base in a soft, rounded silhouette. A sheep, a cow, a pig, a goat, a llama, a goose, chicks and a duck are among the passengers. Beneath them, a sun, trees and a little red barn sit beside the printed words "Old MacDonald had a farm, ee i ee i o". The background is a pale sage green, with the tractor in a deeper green, and the plaque measures 19.4cm wide, 7.6cm tall and 1.9cm deep.
Its compact size makes it an easy fit for a nursery shelf, a windowsill, a chest of drawers or a mantelpiece, and its flat base lets it stand on its own, so there is no need for a nail or hook in the wall. We think it suits little ones up to three years old, and it makes a lovely gift for a farm-loving toddler or a baby who will soon be hearing the song at bedtime. The soft greens sit happily alongside sage, cream, white or natural wood furnishings.
The plaque is made from wood, with the illustration printed across the front and the cut edges finished in the same pale green, so it looks tidy from the side as well as straight on. At 1.9cm deep it is a neat little piece that stands upright on any flat surface. To keep it looking its best, dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from water. For a cheerful corner, set it on a low shelf with a few favourite picture books, or wrap it up as a sweet present to brighten a little one's room.
Specification
| Material |
Wood |
| Colour |
Green |
| Height |
7.6cm |
| Width |
19.4cm |
| Depth |
1.9cm |
| Weight |
0.128kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the Old MacDonald plaque?
It measures 19.4cm wide, 7.6cm tall and 1.9cm deep, a neat size for a nursery shelf, a windowsill or a mantelpiece.
Does the plaque need hanging on the wall?
No, it has a flat base and stands upright on its own on a shelf, mantelpiece or chest of drawers, so you need no nail or hook.
What is the plaque made of?
It is made from wood, with the farm illustration printed across the front and the cut edges finished in a matching pale green.
What colour is it?
The background is a pale sage green with a deeper green tractor, and the animals add touches of pink, blue, brown and white beside a little red barn.
Who would this plaque suit as a gift?
We think it suits little ones up to three years old. It is a decoration for a nursery or toddler's room, and a lovely way to bring a favourite rhyme into their space.
How do I look after a wooden plaque like this?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from water, as is good practice with most wooden pieces, and it will keep its printed scene looking fresh.