Randy Bryan Bigham
Member
Hello all,
There's quite a bit of movement on the Lusy threads lately, which is always a good thing! So I'm hoping to take advantage of the interest and see if our experts can help me out with answers to some questions I have on Lusitania's interior decor, particularly that of her Regal Suites. I can't post a photo of an example of these rooms as the only ones I know of are in a private collection. But there is a good reproduction of the boudoir of one of the suites on page 33 of the Ballard expedition book.
Firstly, who were Lusy's designers? Were there several firms or teams of decorators involved in carrying out the interior appointments? Or was it a single individual's whole vision?
Is it known what specific source or sources might have inspired the Louis XVI touch of the swag motif and Wedgwood cameos that adorn the paneling in the bedrooms of the Regal Suites? I understand that the prototype of this pattern may appear in decorations at the Chateau de Versailles.
Is the swag design a bas relief? It appears to be gilt.
Did all Lusy's Regal Suites have this same wall trimming?
Was the motif used for Mauretania as well?
Are architectural renderings known to survive for these rooms?
I know the basic color-scheme for the Regal Suites was white and gold. But does this not apply mainly to the paneling? What were the colors in the bedding and drapes?
I know these questions are manifold but if someone can help me I will be most appreciative. It hinges on an area of research that I'm trying to finish up this weekend. If you'd like to contact me privately, please feel free. My email address is [email protected].
My sincere thanks in advance.
All my best,
Randy
There's quite a bit of movement on the Lusy threads lately, which is always a good thing! So I'm hoping to take advantage of the interest and see if our experts can help me out with answers to some questions I have on Lusitania's interior decor, particularly that of her Regal Suites. I can't post a photo of an example of these rooms as the only ones I know of are in a private collection. But there is a good reproduction of the boudoir of one of the suites on page 33 of the Ballard expedition book.
Firstly, who were Lusy's designers? Were there several firms or teams of decorators involved in carrying out the interior appointments? Or was it a single individual's whole vision?
Is it known what specific source or sources might have inspired the Louis XVI touch of the swag motif and Wedgwood cameos that adorn the paneling in the bedrooms of the Regal Suites? I understand that the prototype of this pattern may appear in decorations at the Chateau de Versailles.
Is the swag design a bas relief? It appears to be gilt.
Did all Lusy's Regal Suites have this same wall trimming?
Was the motif used for Mauretania as well?
Are architectural renderings known to survive for these rooms?
I know the basic color-scheme for the Regal Suites was white and gold. But does this not apply mainly to the paneling? What were the colors in the bedding and drapes?
I know these questions are manifold but if someone can help me I will be most appreciative. It hinges on an area of research that I'm trying to finish up this weekend. If you'd like to contact me privately, please feel free. My email address is [email protected].
My sincere thanks in advance.
All my best,
Randy
