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House & Garden 
TASTE IN CURTAIN TRIMMINGS 
Whether One Uses Fringe or Braid, Much of a Curtain s 
Success Depends on its Edging 
ALEXANDER KING 
T HE same selective 
sense which deter¬ 
mines the proper 
molding to frame a partic¬ 
ular picture or mirror 
planned for a definite space 
determines the exact type of 
trimming which is best 
suited to the curtains at 
the windows. 
There is a fine old tradi¬ 
tion to be followed in the 
matter of trimming for 
those who know their 
history. Each of the great 
styles produced its own 
particular method of treat¬ 
ing this essential detail. 
Early examples are still 
extant on church vestments 
of the Middle Ages, and as 
we pass on towards modern 
times the trimmings keep 
pace with the luxury and 
refinement of each succeed¬ 
ing generation, resulting in 
a bewildering array of 
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At the left is a narrow 
galon hi crimson and gold. 
In the center is cream silk 
galon with accents of 
green. The other is a nar¬ 
row silk border woven in 
two colors 
(Beginning at top) Tassel fringe of multi¬ 
colored wools with gold beading. Nar¬ 
row silk braid in fawn and purple with 
tinsel accents . Galon in mauve and 
gold. Venetian edge in crimson and 
fawn with sapphire crystal drops. Open¬ 
work trimming of silk and gold tinsel. 
Wool tassel fringe for tapestry 
(Left to right) Narrow 
braid in classic design 
woven any color. Border 
with scalloped edge solid 
center. Silk edging in 
ivory and crimson. Cour¬ 
tesy of Edivard Maag 
