This is a reproduction from the original of the Jones Mill ingrain carpet woven in the 1830's at Cold Spring Harbor, shown on the loom:
The original (shown below) is owned by the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities:
We are reproducing it in the original color and the original weight:
A worsted baize, embossed with a bark moiré. This is a drapery and upholstery fabric. It is being used as drapery in Liberty Hall in Frankfort, Kentucky, but we do have some available for sale. It has a deep rich cinnabar color and we have it in two weights: a single baize and a double baize.
Visitors to our Open House showroom can see bed hangings, window treatments, historic fabrics, new projects, our latest film endeavors and take a tour of our textile mill. A very special sale (40% off) of our over-runs in stock fabrics as well as new scarves, shawls, runners pillows and towels for gift items will be on sale. Bed hangings on display
On Saturday, December 10 at 2pm, we'll have a a special educational presentation on environmentally-friendly fibers, fabrics and dyes as well as Thistle Hill’s involvement in developing some new eco-friendly products with exotic fibers, American grown Alpaca, bamboo, Tencel and hemp.
Truly authentic moire, harateen, moreen, and embossed worsteds and silks! These traditional upholstery and drapery fabrics are extremely hard to find in natural fibers and make the perfect upholstery for antique sofas, wing back chairs, slip seats, and more. They are also gorgeous as drapery, for valances, window treatments, and bed hangings. Available in custom colors and a range of historic patterns. Call us for more information: 518-284-2729.
Thistle Hill Weavers is making luxurious silk scarves in a special herringbone signature stripe for Beekman 1802. The scarves are long enough to wear French style, very soft and silky. Available in two luscious colors:
To order yours, and find out more, visit Beekman 1802 at HISTORIC-WEAVE-SILK-SCARF-373
From our available carpet stock only Ready within two days for shipping
Unique historic carpet mats for the period home that has everything! Use our historic washed carpet mats at doors, in mudrooms, entryways, kitchens, and baths.
Measurements are approximate and depend on available carpets in stock. We are happy to make custom mats for you too. Call us about special orders: 518-284-2729.