HISTORtES anxa 92-B 16555 OMeesajKies ™?faEsa!omES Foreword T^OR centuries past tapestries have Jaelcl a pre-eminent place in the field of interior decoration. The ca- thedral, the castle, the chateau, the manor house, the home of the well-to-do which does not boast at least one tapestry is rare indeed. Old and worthy examples arc eagerly sought by collectors and museums, and given prominence in exhibits of works of art. Nor is the reason for this difficult to understand. ^T^APESTRIES, like paintings, give expression to ideas — they tell a story. They picture to the observer the creators conception of a mythical or historical event, or an imaginary scene or a floral display. They possess, then, that which is necessary to insure preservation, nam.cly, individuality and character. And it is this which they bring to the surroundings . into which they are introduced. T^HE pages of this booklet will acquaint you, by picture and brief fext, with a few of oirr many reproduction's of " Tapestries wflh. Histories. ” Page two FOUR HORSEMEN ^OMETIME betmeen 1 689 to 1 702 the original ^of this tapestry Was Woven. The four horsemen do not all shon> in the illustration hut the^ are the outstanding feature of this design. This piece of tapestry has exceptional “life” value and the design includes much foliage and many amusing and comic animals and birds. It is an excellent pattern for chair covering and curtains. THISTLE MORTLAKE ROM Mortlal^e, the famous weaving center of ■* England, came this typical design. It is a re- production of hand-tapestry made during the latter half of the XVII century and used for chair coverings. Mortlal^e tapestries are fascinating in their texture expression. Page four CACTUS ' j HIS design illustrates almost the extreme of tapestry accomplishment in materials and texture. It is a reproduction of a Crewel embroidery of the holder type and shows the strong Chinese influence which has been popular in tapestries from the earliest period. Page fivi HILL AND DALE 'T' HIS tapestry tells a story beautifully and ef- ^ fectively and has a mystery and romance that is fascinating. It is an adaptation of the base of a Crewel embroidered curtain, an example of which is shown in the colored plate on the cover of this booklet. A beautiful tapestry of fine quality enriched with quiet blending colors. y Page six FLAMINGO / HIS Crewel needlework design makes an ex- ■* ceptionally fine drapery or chair covering. It is both beautiful and durable. The Chinese influence of the William and Mary period dominates. Page seven THE RIVER j HIS desigv is a reproduction of a Crewel em- broider]) of the XVII Century and is a beautiful example of the finest Crewel worl^manship. The river or tree of life motif is clearly shown and the fabric texture is far more attractive than the illustration indicates. Page eight WINE MAKERS I HIS pattern shows the designer’s understanding of true tapestry technique and is reproduced from a piece of antique gros and petit point needlework- It may be secured with or without the figures. Page nine ORCHARD JA/ HEN Henry II resumed his residence in Paris, ' ^ in 1551, he became greatly interested in tap- estry weaving, and it was during this epoch that many rich and ingenious designs were woven. This tapestry is a modified reproduction of French petit-point needle- work. supposed to have been woven during this period. Page ten FALCON ' j ’ HIS pattern is a reproduction of English Jacobean, antique gros and petit-point embroidery. It illus- trates the effectiveness of tapestry texture as a medium for the expression of exquisite blending of colours, which, in our tapestry, is reproduced exactly from the original. Page eleven PERSIAN HE original piece from which this reproduction Was made is of Erench origin and its date is about the end of the Erench monarchy. It shows excellent Workmanship in the making of the antique gros-point embroidery. The figures are in petit- point. This design shows clearly the delightful intermingling of Chinese and Persian influence so noticeable in many of the tapestries of this period. Page twelve QUEEN ANNE FLORAL p INE contrast has been employed with the utmost sUll in reproducing the original piece of antique petit-point needlework- This design represents the best work pf the Queen Anne period, and is in demand for chair coverings. Page thirtee ACORN 'I HIS modern tapestry in ancient style admirably reproduces the texture of the early days and shows strong Crewel Chinese influence. The design has been somewhat changed in the reproduction to secure better harmony of colors. Page fourteen FOLIAGE '~f^HE composition and texture of this tapestry is of extraordinary merit. The nature of the subject and manner of its treatment mak.es it popular for curtain as Well as chair covering. The design is reproduced from an antique piece of gros-point and shows strongly the influence of the oriental rug designs of the William and Mary^ period. Page fifteen CREWEL SEAT ^ I ' HIS design of floral basket is an adaptation of ■* excellent Crewel motif embroidered upon a plain tapestry of M or tlake Weave. A LL, our fabrics are imported from Kngland, woven ^ ^ in our own speeial way, producing the same effects and durability of hundreds of gears ago. Unfortunately tapestries cannot be faithfully reproduced in photo- graphs. A 4 TE have speeialized in artistic fabrics for over thirty- ’ ’ five years, during which we have gained exper- ience of great value to you. T 4 TE are also designers and m.akers of Crewel Em,- ’ ' broidery curtains, screens, cushions, bedspreads, chair coverings, bed hangings, casement cloth, chintzes cnid distinctive printed linens. JNQUIRIES are invited through your decorator. ARTHUR HLEE 6S0ES <5^ak,ers of Fine Fabrics 32 SOUTH WABASH AVE. Ctiicacjo BIRKt:NHEAI) Eoiiclon 2 WEST 47th STREET New York City Copyright 192 Form T 1 TAPESTRIES WITH HISTORIES AUGUST 18, 1921 This card is to assist you in ordering tapestries pictorially represented in our booklet “Tapestries with Histories.” Order by tock number. The stock numbers also appear on our monthly list which has been forwarded to you, which also shows wholesale rices on Casement Cloths, Mullion Cloths, Chintzes, Ctetons and Jute Damasks. 1 Booklet Stock Current price Booklet Stock Current price 'descriptive Name Page No. No. per yard Descriptive Name Page No. No. per yard |\corn 13 210 $10.50 Hill and Dale 5 214 $20 00 V‘i 13 50 9 250 17.00 |3rewel Seat 15 No. num. 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