Before I get to the tips and techniques on how to restore this beautiful piece of history I want to share with you a little information about the word "upholstery". It is actually a very old word, derived from the word "upholder". You must keep in mind that only "royalty" had what we would call furniture. All other folks of that time probably sat on a stump. The Kings and Queens of that time didn't go down to the local "Mega Furniture Store" and pick out furniture and have it delivered. First they would have the local woodworker build the frame. Then they would contact the local "Upholder" to apply the padding (straw, horsehair, grasses) and then apply the "upholstery", which at that time textiles were limited to silks, wools, fine woven cottons. The "Upholder" was a highly respected craftsman in the community. So today we are called "Upholsters". Now you can take that information and $4 to 5 dollars and get yourself a latté at most any Starbucks. more to come............
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