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English Chippendale Bed & Drapery Bedding
1750’s
http://www.mallettantiques.co
m/begin.asp
Mahogany wood
Bouquet and ribbon
motif
Acanthus motif
Shell motifs
Foliate scrolls
1750’s Bed chamber at MET/ Metropolitan Museum, NYC
Tapestry Wall Hangings with Red Cut Pile / Velvet
5 ROOM INTERIOR END USES / TEXTILE PRODUCTS
that we study include:
carpeting
draperies / casements
upholstery/ furniture covering
household linens (Bed / Bath)
wall coverings
Contemporary Bed with bed curtains, historic reference
SCHUMACHER SAMPLE GLOSSARY of COMPLEX WEAVES
BASIC WEAVES- Biaxial, Triaxial & Pile Weaving / UPHOLSTERY FABRIC
BROCATELLE (Contemporary designs)
Embossed, twilled figures tightly woven on plain or satin ground -
design in smooth, high relief -similar in appearance to damask
-origin: imitation of Italian tooled leather
FIGURED VELVET / Cut Pile
A velvet with pattern formed by contrast in cut and uncut loops -
partially cut pile with plain or figured background.
MATELASSE/ Double cloth
Two fabrics woven simultaneously and joined to produce quilted look
on surface-
origin: French meaning mattress.
BB&B Velour Plush & historic embroidery
Royal Red Contemporary Down Comfort Set
Contemporary Quilted Patchwork Comfort,
historic reference
FABRIC SAMPLE SPECIFICS:
TRADE NAMES / BRAND names for Marketing,
Ex. given, Merino Wool, Dynel,
COLORWAY/ Color card
(Examples- 3-8 colors with same fabric pattern & weave)
SWATCHBOOKS (Those in swatch room)
MEMO / LOAN SAMPLES (Limited samples of nicer
piece goods with limited access & sales
BB&B Tied Comfort, less expensive since its easier to
construct than a quilt
1750’s American Rococo Style Tester Bed Frame
http://www.p4a.com/itemsum
mary/226489.html
Mahogany
Scrolled latticework
on headboard and
alcove
Finials
Rounded bracket
feet
Ca. 1700 French Louis XV Bed without traditional bed hangings http://www.french-warehouse.com/FWPage2.htm
Walnut Cabriole legs with scrolled foot forms resting on drums (or shoes)
Cartouche style headboard and footboard
Floral motifs, acanthus motif, Serpentine curves
Blue Rust Orange Color Compliment Sateen Sheets
Fabric Finish Longevity
a) Permanent Finish
b) Durable (40-50 launderings)
c) Semi-durable Finish a) 5-10 wash (Ex. static Control)
d) Semi-temporary reapplied by dry cleaners
e) Temporary, a) Clothing that is marked X, Do not wash or dry clean
1880s Victorian beddings in room with fireplace
at Culbertson H.S., New Albany, IN
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Simplified Bedding after screening
FUNCTIONAL FINISHES
Soil & Stain Resistant Finishes
Soil Repellent, shields fabric
Soil Release
Minimum Care Finishes
Wrinkle Recovery
Wash N’ Wear
Permanent Press
Embroidered Contemporary
American late colonial style bed curtains
in 1836 Merchant House NY, NY
Practical mosquito net
American Empire Print Bed Hangings
in 1836 Merchant House NY, NY
1840s fabrics
Burgundy sateen & multi- floral prints
for Empire style bedhangings, NY, NY
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Period fabric
Close up of
1840s floral medallion & repeat motif prints
3 Historic Floral Prints 3 Historic Floral Prints
Room design is controlled by the largest object
BB&B Contemporary comfort with welt design pillows &
matelasse comfort
Upholstery Cushion & Pillow Types
1) Knife edge 1) plain seam with no detailing
2) Welting 1) covered cord in the seam
3) Boxing welting with a zipper
BB&B Striped Chenille Bed cover
Tapestry Design jacquard Coverlet/ Bed Cover
Plush / Cut Pile polyester fauve fur
Pile Fabrics include:
velour, velvet,
plush,
corduroy,
velveteen,
terrycloth
Pile is an extra set of yarns added to the
ground to create a 3D effect
Modern commercial hotel
with double gold drapery, fabric headrest & white
cotton plain weave sheeting / linens
FABRIC TERMINOLOGY
GROS THREADS - larger thicker threads
DURABILITY & ELASTICITY
Ex. jeans = plain weave / twill If they get baggy
knees probably cotton, plain.
ELONGATION & RECOVERY
Pull fabric diagonally and watch the fabric stretch
and recovery. Best Ex.= Crepe
EPI / Ends Per Inch / Thread Count / Yarn Count
Ex. = 200 e.p.i. bed sheets
Thread count numbers are doubled
from 15 years ago - 200 is now 400 epi
Thread Count or Ends Per Inch / E.P.I.