Historical information
This is the same gimp as on the curtains. Probably saved because it was beautiful and expensive, but inherently decontextualised from its original historic use.
Physical description
Length of decorative upholstery gimp, unpicked from original curtains and wound onto a piece of card for storage. Gimp is a type of upholstery trim. a flat tape made up of threads or fine cords forming a wave or chain design, held in place by another wavy cord to produce an openwork, geometric braid. In this item, the cords are respectively light blue and metallic gold (much of it tarnished to silvery colour).
The gimp is en suite with the set of curtains and their ornaments (qv) - another luxurious trimming for expensive furnishings.
Subjects
References
- Fringe, Frog and Tassel: The Art of the Trimmings-Maker in Interior Decoration: Annabel Westman ISBN/ISSN: 9781781300756 Published: London: Philip Wilson Publishers, 2019
