Tag Archives: upholstery

Orchard Lawn [The Gundry House]

Posted on January 22, 2013 by millcrek

Orchard Lawn, the Italianate home built in 1868 by Joseph Gundry is the home of the Mineral Point Wisconsin historical society and their museum. The society has many photographs of how the house was furnished when it was built. They … Continue reading →

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Upholstery Repair ( damaged tack edge )

Posted on November 28, 2012 by millcrek

A recurring problem in the repair of upholstered furniture is the degradation of the edges where the upholstery is tacked to the piece. Many upholsterers are not wood workers, so when removing old upholstery you never know what you will … Continue reading →

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White Oak Rocker

Posted on August 27, 2011 by millcrek

Here is a rocker I just finished restoring. When I got it in, it was painted with white enamel and upholstered with pink velvet. I didn’t take a picture of it because I didn’t think there was any thing special … Continue reading →

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mission style

Posted on June 17, 2011 by millcrek

Mission Style In the United states today several related styles have been lumped together under the title of  “Mission style furniture”. Actual Mission furniture comes from the Spanish missions of the American southwest and northern Mexico and is a more … Continue reading →

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