upholstery

  1. J

    Can anyone help with information on the upholstery used on 1st Class Dining chairs?

    Hi As the title asks, can anyone tell me the type of fabric used on Lusitania's class 1st class dining chairs? I thought at first it may be velvet, but velvet is not a practical fabric to use in a dining area. Cheers Jason
  2. D

    Olympic letter mentions upholstery

    I have a letter written on Olympic in September, 1914 by Mrs. Belle Roosevelt, wife of Kermit and daughter-in-law of Theodore. In it, she writes a little about the ship: "We are installed in a most sumptuous suite. Bedroom in white & blue, dressing room, & marble tiled bath and a most...
  3. Damon Hill

    Leather upholstery

    I know that a number of leather items have been seen and recovered from the wreck, ie: shoes and suitcases etc, but has there ever been any sight of any of the remains of the hundreds of chairs and settees that were upholstered in leather? The 550 odd Dining Saloon chairs, all the chairs and...
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