Meubles en crin de cheval, Site Patrimonial Green Gables

Canapé avec cadre en bois comportant de nombreux détails sculptés. Recouvert d’un tissu de soie noir, le canapé est orné de napperons blancs sur chaque bras et un au centre.

Horsehair fabric was commonly used to cover Victorian furniture because it was durable and inexpensive. Anne wanted to have tea with Diana in the Parlour, but that was typical fancifulness, as “The sitting room will do” for the girls that afternoon.