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Langhorne Carpet CompanyLanghorne Carpet Company proudly announces its latest collaboration with Vermont Custom Rug Company’s David Hunt on an elegant reproduction of the early 19th century worsted wool carpet for the dining room of historic Hyde Hall.
A National Historic Landmark and New York State Historic Site in Springfield, NY, eight miles north of Cooperstown, Hyde Hall is considered “one of the finest examples of the neoclassical country houses in the United States.” The agricultural estate was the project and prize of wealthy British-born landowner George Clarke (1768-1835). Clarke owned 120,000 acres in New York’s Leatherstocking Region and designed Hyde Hall on the bank of Otsego Lake with Albany architect Philip Hooker. The mansion, the estate’s centerpiece, was constructed from 1817 to 1835. Today, Hyde Hall resides within Glimmerglass State Park.
Recent years have brought Hyde Hall a meticulous, history-driven, artisan-fueled restoration to recreate Clarke’s precise original vision.
David Hunt chose Langhorne Carpet Company to recreate the Brussels looped pile carpet for the property’s dining room. Made from the finest worsted wool, a yarn used today almost exclusively in apparel, Brussels carpets were a 19th-century status symbol among America’s wealthiest citizens, including presidents and major landowners. According to Clarke’s scrupulously kept ledgers, in 1831 he purchased “122 linear yards of Brussels body carpet, along with 24 yards of Brussels border carpet from the showroom of Lowe & Connah in New York City for the sum of $308.00. A hefty amount for the period,” said Hunt.
The carpet—which, Hunt said, may well be one of the first examples Wilton carpet woven in the United States—remained in the dining room through the end of the 19th century. As for the two tuffets? They not only survive—they also remain covered in the original textile.
This existence of these original tuffets for nearly two centuries, said Hunt, is both incredibly rare and fortuitous. “Having a documented portion of the original carpet, intact 186 years after manufacture, is, for the textile historian, a gold mine of information. Although the border portion of the design remains most visible, having the ability to document and verify the yarn quality, sett (pattern) of the weave and most importantly the original colors is huge.”
Hunt “dissected” the tuffets to reveal the yarn that, like in all Wilton weaves, is buried beneath the textile’s back, unexposed to sunlight, air, or cleaning agents. When he did, he found the carpet’s original colors and pattern. From there, he and Langhorne used a black-and-white photograph of the original carpet to create a botanical pattern for the field that would, he said, “honor the style of the border.”
He then turned over the work to Langhorne, to create the patterns, match the dye colors, and weave the carpets on narrow looms much like the ones used 200 years ago. Langhorne, he added, is the only mill in the United States—and one of very few in the entire world—capable of doing such a job.
“Langhorne has this wonderful capability to do all sorts of different things. I don’t think a lot of people understand that option is out there, and it’s a lot easier than you think to do it,” he said. What’s more, “They’re real people, working people—the folks on the loom, the weavers, the folks in the office: Except for the clothing, they’re the same type of people you would have found in a mill 200 years ago. It takes special people to do this, and that’s Langhorne.”
Windy City PaintersElevate Your Chicago High-Rise: Expert Painting and Drywall Repair
Looking for a professional painter near me in downtown Chicago? From the sleek glass towers of the Loop and Lakeshore East to the historic loft conversions in the West Loop, our team delivers premium craftsmanship tailored to the heart of the city. This recent project in a luxury downtown condo highlights our expertise in blending modern aesthetics with the structural demands of urban living.
We specialize in high-end finishes, utilizing premium Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams coatings specifically selected for Chicago’s unique interior environments. Whether it's refreshing a contemporary penthouse or performing seamless drywall repair in a River North flat, we ensure a flawless finish every time.
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Living in downtown Chicago means dealing with building vibrations and settling. Our thorough surface inspection often reveals hairline cracks or settling gaps. As a leading Chicago painting contractor, we perform expert drywall repair, patching, and sanding to ensure a perfectly smooth "Level 5" finish before a drop of paint even touches the wall.
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High-rise walls often feature various textures or previous high-gloss finishes. We apply specialized, low-VOC primers to ensure maximum adhesion and color vibrance while keeping your indoor air quality clean—a must for city dwellers.
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Using a combination of precision brushwork and specialized rollers, we apply multiple coats to achieve rich, even depth. Our techniques are designed to highlight the architectural lines of modern Chicago floor plans.
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The "Windy City" standard means no mess left behind. Our team performs a rigorous final inspection and deep cleanup, ensuring your downtown home is move-in ready the moment we finish.
WHY CHICAGO DOWNTOWN HOMES REQUIRE SPECIALISTS
Urban painting presents specific challenges that suburban contractors might miss:
Building Regulations: We navigate strict HOA rules, freight elevator bookings, and insurance requirements (COIs) common in Loop high-rises.
Climate Control: Managing humidity and temperature fluctuations in glass-walled units to ensure proper paint curing.
Drywall Integrity: Addressing cracks caused by the natural swaying and settling of Chicago’s tallest buildings.
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Q: How do I get an estimate for my downtown unit?
A: We offer flexible scheduling for on-site consultations throughout the West Loop, Streeterville, and the South Loop.
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