Statement of Approach
In situations where we are responsible for replacing "worn out" textiles with new ones, we assume that the fewest changes necessary are what are desired. It matters little what is being copied. A seventeenth century scissors' case and mid-20th century window treatments both serve as representatives of their owners' social standing, as well as relating to the overall character of their setting.
Textiles that reflect the taste of the times and that of their owners are significant in terms of their overall style. The quality of materials and details of ornamentation used to make them are important facts that must not be overlooked. It is rarely possible to gather materials that are identical to those from another time period. Textiles are particularly susceptible to changes in fashion and advances in technology. Our approach to replacement projects is to systematically search for:
- exact replacement materials, if they are available.
- similar materials, within a context of priority (i.e., color, fiber, appearance, or other criteria determined by our client).
- materials which represent period options, and therefore, maintain a style relationship within a room or house, but result in a product decidedly less than a "copy" of what must be replaced.
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