First of all, I must say I'm absolutely blown away by the members of this board and your incredible knowledge of all things Titanic. I've been sifting through several of the threads doing research for a project, and your informative discussions have helped a great deal already!
I've been fascinated by Titanic for a number of years now and chose it as a term project for one of my design classes. Unfortunately, I'm running out of time for research, so I was hoping board members would be able to steer me in the right direction to help speed up the process a bit.
I am looking for background information on the following elements: an interior, a textile, lighting, glassware, metalware, ceramic, and furniture.
I already have a couple of books and have narrowed my possible topics down to the First Class Smoking Room or the Grand Staircase(interior), the crystal chandeliers (lighting), china tableware (ceramic -- if approved by instructor), the Smoking Room club chair or teak deck chair (furniture). I'm at a loss for the metalware and a possible textile (fabric or carpet). I may ask to use the Smoking Room's linoleum as a possible option if I can find enough info on it.
So, I guess what I'm looking for are suggestions for the last two topics (a photo is a requirement as well as colours used), who were the suppliers/manufacturers of the items mentioned, and are there ways to contact the original manufactures for specifications (ie: carpet fibre content, pattern, colours, location on the ship on the others). Also, is there any information on the design firm that worked on Titanic?
I've already read what I thought were the related topics in this forum on these subjects, but haven't been able to go through all the other forums. I apologize if I'm asking questions that have already been addressed elsewhere or are just plain unrealistic, but I really could use help if anyone is willing. If no one responds, I understand, and I thank you for your time.
BW
I've been fascinated by Titanic for a number of years now and chose it as a term project for one of my design classes. Unfortunately, I'm running out of time for research, so I was hoping board members would be able to steer me in the right direction to help speed up the process a bit.
I am looking for background information on the following elements: an interior, a textile, lighting, glassware, metalware, ceramic, and furniture.
I already have a couple of books and have narrowed my possible topics down to the First Class Smoking Room or the Grand Staircase(interior), the crystal chandeliers (lighting), china tableware (ceramic -- if approved by instructor), the Smoking Room club chair or teak deck chair (furniture). I'm at a loss for the metalware and a possible textile (fabric or carpet). I may ask to use the Smoking Room's linoleum as a possible option if I can find enough info on it.
So, I guess what I'm looking for are suggestions for the last two topics (a photo is a requirement as well as colours used), who were the suppliers/manufacturers of the items mentioned, and are there ways to contact the original manufactures for specifications (ie: carpet fibre content, pattern, colours, location on the ship on the others). Also, is there any information on the design firm that worked on Titanic?
I've already read what I thought were the related topics in this forum on these subjects, but haven't been able to go through all the other forums. I apologize if I'm asking questions that have already been addressed elsewhere or are just plain unrealistic, but I really could use help if anyone is willing. If no one responds, I understand, and I thank you for your time.
BW