Upholstery

Upholstery is a term used to describe and catalogue material of this kind, established as a heading by Getty Research Institute, Library of Congress. Refers to the fixed soft coverings for furniture, especially seating and reclining furniture. Originally referred to all the textile components of a room supplied by upholsterers, including wall hangings, bed hangings, window curtains, and table coverings. It sits within the wider heading of furniture components. The heading is held on record by Getty Research Institute, Library of Congress. 4 cited statements stand behind this entry, drawn from 2 verified sources, corroborated by 2 independent institutional witnesses.

Overview

What the sources state

• Placed within: furniture components (Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus: upholstery (300204905))

• Classification: Established heading in Library of Congress Subject Headings (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Upholstery (sh2002006423))

• Definition: Refers to the fixed soft coverings for furniture, especially seating and reclining furniture. Originally referred to all the textile components of a room supplied by upholsterers, including wall hangings, bed hangings, window curtains, and table coverings. (Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus: upholstery (300204905))

Connections

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broader term

Sources

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  • Library record · Institutional or primary · Library of Congress

    Library of Congress Subject Headings: Upholstery (sh2002006423)

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  • Institutional database · Scholarly · Getty Research Institute

    Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus: upholstery (300204905)

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