June, 1923 
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The design for this Schumacher damask 
was taken from the interior of the famous 
Cathedral in Basel, Switzerland, 
O N a terrace high above the Rhine stands 
> the ancient Cathedral of Basel. Con¬ 
secrated in 1019, rebuilt in 1356 after 
the disastrous earthquake of that year, 
this famous Cathedral was for centuries the center 
of the religious life of the surrounding country. 
Today it is the most interesting building in the 
city of Basel, its quaint stone carvings attracting the 
attention of artists and connoisseurs everywhere. 
A few of the choicest carvings in this Cathedral 
have been adapted to silk and woven in France for 
the exclusive use of Schumacher in this country. 
In translating this unique composition from 
stone to silk the French weavers have kept the at¬ 
mosphere of the original with remarkable fidelity. 
It would be difficult to find a more perfect piece 
of fabric weaving or one executed with a greater 
understanding of the spirit of the design. In this 
particular piece the design is in gold against a black 
background, making a very effective combination. 
Motifs for Schumacher fabrics are selected by 
designers familiar with all sources of design. Many 
of these fabrics are imported from foreign looms, 
others are woven by Schumacher in this country. 
This wide variety permits a selection appropriate 
for whatever decorative scheme is in mind. Your 
own decorator or upholsterer will make arrangements 
for you to see the Schumacher fabrics, including 
the Gothic Damask illustrated here. He will also 
arrange the purchase for you. 
F. Schumacher & Co., Importers, Manufacturers, 
Distributors to the trade only of Decorative Drapery 
and Upholstery Fabrics. 60 West 40th Street, New 
York. Offices in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia. 
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