February, 
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VELOURS 
de GENES 
16 th Century 
HE original Velours de Genes, to which the 
one illustrated here owes its origin, was 
evidently produced during the period of 
transition from Gothic to Renaissance since 
two characteristic motifs — the pomegranate 
and the vase. 
It was in the early 15 th Century that the Gothic 
pomegranate motif in fabric design first assumed impor¬ 
tance, finally becoming the main theme in the fabrics of 
that century. In the early 16th Century the Renaissance 
vase began to creep in. By the end of that century it 
had quite replaced the pomegranate. 
The elaborate designs of this period were executed 
with remarkable technical skill. The delicate workman¬ 
ship shown by the weavers in combining gold and silver 
threads with silk is worthy of the highest admiration. 
So too is the skill shown by the present day weavers of 
France in weaving this Velours de Genes for Schumacher. 
The mellow qualities of age which add so much to the 
charm of the original fabric from which the design was 
taken have been faithfully duplicated. Indeed this repro¬ 
duction has been so beautifully done that it is a worthy 
tribute to the genius of the Genoese weavers who 
inspired it. 
This Velours de Genes together with other distinctive 
fabrics appropriate for decorating any type of room may 
be seen and purchased through your own decorator or 
upholsterer. F. Schumacher & Co., Importers, Manufac¬ 
turers, Distributors to the trade only of Decorative 
Drapery and Upholstery Fabrics, 60 West 40 th Street, 
New York. Offices in Boston, Chicago, and Philadelphia. 
it combines 
V-SGHUMAGHSFL & GO. 
