Showing 7 items matching "curtains-19th century"
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Villa Alba MuseumDecorative object - Suite of seven curtain panels, 1850s-90s
... Interior decoration-19th century...Curtains... Curtains-19th century Colonial taste-Victoria Gold boom Melbourne 7 curtain panels, all the same size, possibly to fit a 3-light bay window; or alternately, to fit 3 windows in the same room (or something else altogether, if this is not the original total number of panels). ...The curtains are significant for their comparative rarity of survival, and at the same time, are highly representative of opulent colonial taste in interior decor in the boom period. The curtain panels are of high quality materials and in unusually good condition, indicating they were used in a window with relatively little sunlight shining on them. They can be imagined in a grand room with one or more matching dressed windows.7 curtain panels, all the same size, possibly to fit a 3-light bay window; or alternately, to fit 3 windows in the same room (or something else altogether, if this is not the original total number of panels). Fabric: silk-wool mix, sky blue ground with narrow vertical gold stripes. The fabric is a damask weave with a watered (moiré) finish; the large, woven motif depicts an urn filled with stylised flowers, leaves and curlicues; the spacing of the motifs is more 19thC than older styles using much the same motif. Each curtain drop is decorated with an applied band of narrow, colour-matched gimp braid around the sides and lower end. The bottom hems are weighted with what feels like lead shot. The curtains are lined with sturdy brown cotton. They are gathered at the top edge on drawstring tape; and hand-sewn with small metal hanging rings. Faded vertical bands of sun exposure are visible on most of the curtains, and one panel has a mended tear on a lower side. Otherwise they are in excellent, sound condition.interior decoration-19th century, curtains-19th century, colonial taste-victoria, gold boom melbourne -
Villa Alba MuseumCollection of curtains and curtain accessories
... Curtains...Curtain furnishings...19th century...curtains and decorations which have not survived. The items appear to be the remains of very fine bay window decoration of the later 19th century, almost certainly used in a Melbourne mansion of the boom period, likely in the 1880s. ...Curtains Curtain furnishings 19th century Tassels Window furnishings Gold boom Melbourne Interior decoration - Melbourne Upholstery trimmings Colonial taste-Victoria Collection of 7 panels of a sky blue and gold figured silk/wool damask curtain set; 6 tiebacks (3 pairs) with bullion tassels; padded and braided silk "rope" for draping; and 2 cards wound with detached braids and bullion fringe from further curtains and decorations which have not survived. ...In the nineteenth century, Australian interiors reflected European styles and models. In the second half of the century opulent hanging and free-flowing curtains were augmented by elaborate pelmets, fringes, braids, and tie-backs with tassels. In wealthier homes, imported silks and bullion were the fabrics of choice. This set of curtains and curtain accessories, probably originally fromn a drawing room, are believed to have adorned a mansion in Brighton. The curtains are significant for their comparative rarity of survival in Melbourne, and at the same time, are highly representative of opulent colonial taste in interior decor in the boom period. The curtain panels are of high quality materials and in unusually good condition, indicating they were used in a window with relatively little sunlight shining on them. They can be imagined in a grand room with one or more matching dressed windows.Collection of 7 panels of a sky blue and gold figured silk/wool damask curtain set; 6 tiebacks (3 pairs) with bullion tassels; padded and braided silk "rope" for draping; and 2 cards wound with detached braids and bullion fringe from further curtains and decorations which have not survived. The items appear to be the remains of very fine bay window decoration of the later 19th century, almost certainly used in a Melbourne mansion of the boom period, likely in the 1880s. The 3 sets of curtain tiebacks are particularly grand, featuring tassels made with gold ? bullion fringe. The original bright gold ? finish is still evident in the card on which many metres of detached fringe are wound - the inner layers have been protected from oxidation by the outer layers and are still bright. It is not known on what curtain part this fringe was used (it is clear that nothing has been removed from the 7 damask panels surviving). There may have been pelmets or further sets of curtains decorated with the fringe. The materials and workmanship of all items are of high quality, and would have looked magnificent, fulfilling the tastes of the richest inhabitants of Marvellous Melbourne.curtains, curtain furnishings, 19th century, tassels, window furnishings, gold boom melbourne, interior decoration - melbourne, upholstery trimmings, colonial taste-victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Pamphlet - Advertising card for Superba Skin Food
... 19th and 20th centuries. Carl Sandner established Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Distillery in 1875. It operated until 1967 Advertising Sander Sandner Advertising card. The top half has a black and white illustration of a young woman peering between curtains. ...The Bendigo based Sander family business Sander and Sons, were producers of eucalyptus oil/extract in the 19th and 20th centuries. Carl Sandner established Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Distillery in 1875. It operated until 1967Advertising card. The top half has a black and white illustration of a young woman peering between curtains. Printed in black and purple "I use Superba Skin Food. That's the secret of my beauty. Have you tried it."advertising, sander, sandner -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageFunctional object - Rail holder, Before1984
... curtains over windows. They can also be used for the ends of handrails and shelf rails. This rail holder represents the the type of fittings used on ships in the 19th century. ...This rail holder is one of a pair of two. The opening in the sphere holds one end of a rail and the screw holes allow the holder to be attached to a flat surface such as a wall or shelf. Pail holders can be found in homes, marine vessels, offices, hotels and many other locations. They are used with a fitted rail for hanging towels, coat hangers in cupboards and wardrobes and curtains over windows. They can also be used for the ends of handrails and shelf rails.This rail holder represents the the type of fittings used on ships in the 19th century. Similar fittings are still used today in the 21st century.Rail holder; one of two brass rail fittings. Hollow sphere on top of a pedestal that has a round base with three holes in it. The sphere has an opening on one side.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, shipwreck coast, rail holder, rail fitting, brass ware, domestic item, bathroom furnishing, ball rail fitting, single outlet rail holder -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph - Building interior, Camelot, 09/09/1913
... Sumptuous decor, fringed curtains, velvet chairs. Camelot was a prominent 19th-century estate designed by architect Lloyd Tayler. ...Sumptuous decor, fringed curtains, velvet chairs. Camelot was a prominent 19th-century estate designed by architect Lloyd Tayler. ...Dining room at Camelot, home of Brooks esq at 82 Alma Road, St Kilda. Sumptuous decor, fringed curtains, velvet chairs. Camelot was a prominent 19th-century estate designed by architect Lloyd Tayler. The building has been demolished and the land subdivided.black and white photograph, laminatedDining Room of Camelot, 9-9-1913camelot, mansions, st kilda -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph - Building interior, Camelot, 1913
... Sumptuous decor, fringed curtains, velvet chairs, at 82 Alma Road St Kilda. Camelot was a prominent 19th-century estate designed by architect Lloyd Tayler. ...Sumptuous decor, fringed curtains, velvet chairs, at 82 Alma Road St Kilda. Camelot was a prominent 19th-century estate designed by architect Lloyd Tayler. ...Drawing room at Camelot, home of Brooks esq. Sumptuous decor, fringed curtains, velvet chairs, at 82 Alma Road St Kilda. Camelot was a prominent 19th-century estate designed by architect Lloyd Tayler. The building has been demolished and the land subdivided.Black and white photograph, laminatedcamelot, mansions, st kilda -
Villa Alba MuseumDecorative object - Curtain tie backs w tassels, 3 pairs (6 objects), 1850-1900
... 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs). The tiebacks complete with tassels are historically significant for being associated ensuite with DAD-035-0001, the suite of curtains ...The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).The tiebacks complete with tassels are historically significant for being associated ensuite with DAD-035-0001, the suite of curtains. The tassels have aesthetic significance as beautiful and intricate pieces of late 19thC interior decoration.6 parts of a total of 3 pairs of curtain tiebacks. Each pair comprises a length of plain gold silk cable cord plus a second, equal length with a magnificent tassel in the middle; the two pieces would loop around the lower-middle length of each curtain, pulling it open in a graceful drape. One pair is slightly shorter than the other two. The tie backs are made of floss (soft, shiny) silk cord, composed of two thick strands twisted together into a cable cord. Three lengths have an elaborate tassel attached to the middle of each cord, to weight the tieback in an elegant loop, with the loose ends attached to hooks or pins on the window frame. Each tassel is formed on a turned wooden core, wrapped with floss silk thread; further decorated with knotted netting, applied braid, and 16 glass beads. The big end of the mould forms a large, flattened shape, from which hangs a ring of long bullion fringe. Today this looks tarnished-silver (nearly black), colour, but as shown by the card of detached lengths of bullion fringe (DAD-035-0005), the untarnished colour would have been bright gold. Part of a group of 7 curtains with associated furnishings which includes a curtain with original fittings, fringe and braid unpicked from other curtains, and these 6 curtain tie backs. The six curtain tie backs are identical, though one pair is shorter. These curtain decorations are truly luxurious; the original suite of curtains would have been very expensive, an eloquent item of conspicuous consumption of luxury goods.Attached handwritten note : "VA Th. 7/6/2012 Ric Freeman 0419875707 (Nat Trust member) & Julie Freeman 0419875706 / re soft furnishings, tassels, trimmings, braid set / Jessie, Terry (and Chris St) to view, collect". The phone numbers were tried in October 2024, and though picked up, the contacts did not want to talk about the curtain donation.interior decoration - history, curtain accessories, tassels
