Re: [Mid] Curtains

Okay, LOGIC dictates there was something used to cover up those "holes
in the wall" when the weather required it. For arrow slits, rags could
be stuffed in if those slits were into an inhabited space and those
slits let winter air in. In the case of windows themselves, if
*something* wasn't put up to cover those holes, castles would have been
a whole lot draftier than they already were. As would any living space.
Logic again would dictate the wealthier and higher rank the person
living with those windows would have a "nicer" look. IIRC, tapestries
and other wall hangings were used to help insulate cold walls ... why
not for covering windows??

Lia

Piotr Zavilov wrote:
> Greetings all,
>
> After a request to find out about period window treatments the
> answer remains unresolved. Does anyone have any insights as to when
> curtains for windows came into use? There are a few paintings
> especially Dutch that confirm the existence of curtains to the 1660's.
> I found one painting of a Madonna and Child in the CMA's holdings
> that was certainly period but the drapery and perspective were so
> awkward as to make the relationship of it to the window ambiguous.
> Also found a fine representation of curtains for a bedchamber and an
> equally interesting painting which clearly shows how tapestries were
> hung from the walls, but not any actual window curtains. There is
> plenty of evidence of internal shutters. Any information on the
> subject would be beneficial.
>
> Cordially,
>
> Piotr Zavilov
>
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From: Lisa Wiser <lawiser@att.net>
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