US1795516A - Drapery ornament - Google Patents

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rMarch 10, 1931. R. G. sEELHoFF DRAPERY ORNAMENT Filed March 27, 1928 Patented Mar. 10, 1931 y UNira STATES PATENT FFlCE ROBERT G. SEELI-IOFF, F CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR 0F ONE-HALF TO ABNER L. MADSEN, JR., OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS DRAPERY ORNAMENT Application filed March 27, 1928.

My invention relates to ornaments usually employed for embellishing the decorative value of draperies, Valances, over-head carved effects and other furnishings of an ornate character, and more particularly to tassel effects, and my main object is to produce a novel artificial tassel which closely resembles the conventional article.

A further object of the invention is to produce the novel tassel from sheet material, such as metal, and only to the extent apparent in relief, whereby a minimum amount of material may be used.

A still further obj ect of the invention is to give the novel tassel a finish by stamping or pressing1 which simulates any standard tassel design.

Another obj ect of the invention is to press the novel tassel in hollow and open form, so

that its edge may be substantially flat and adapted for the hanging of the tassel against a drapery or other object having a substantially flat surface.

A final, but nevertheless important object of the invention is to form the head piece or top of the novel tassel with an element which enables it to be readily attached or hung in front of a drapery, column or other furnishino'.

lllVith the above objects in view and any others that may suggest themselves in the specification and claims to follow, a better understanding of the invention Vmay be gained by reference to the accompanying drawing, in

which Figure 1 is an elevation of a typical drapery furnishing, showing the application of the novel tassel;

Fig. 2 is an enlarged elevation of the tassel,

40 partly broken away; y

Fig. 3 is a vertical section; and

Figs-4, 5 and 6 are detail sections taken rev spectively on the lines 4 4, 5-5, and 6-6 of Figure 2.

In the art of interior decoration, tassels are given more or less prominence, either in natural form or by being printed upon wallpaper, cloth and the like. My invention concerns the physical or bodily representation of the article, but it is a matter of common Serial No. 265,194.V

knowledge that tas-sels of good-material are more or less costly. lSince many tassels are hung on the faces -or fronts of draperies, Valances, walls, and other objects presenting a flat or closed appearance, it has occurred to me that a substitute for the commonly expensive tassel could be made ofa material so fashioned and decorated that a singular simulation of the real article is the result. This I have accomplished consistent with the above enumerated objects, which are attained to the fullest extent in the novel embodiment.

Referring specifically to the drawing, 10 denotes a typical drapery showing, with any suitable cap or other over-head effect 11. The novel tassel 12 is illustrated as hung in front of the drapery, at two points, such as adjacent to the entrance or parting of the drapery. It will, of course, berunderstood that the tassel is applicable in the same manner as the standard article at any point along the drapery or the head piece which presents a sufficient backing.

Figure 2 shows an enlarged form of the tassel, decorated to simulate a given design. As shown more particularly in the other views, the novel tassel is composed of a length of sheet material, such as metal, cardboard, celluloid or the like, the same being pressed in hollow and open form. As shown more particularly in Figure 5, the curvature of the stock is of segmental section, so that the frontof the tassel may appear rounded as if in relief, the back being defined by the rim or edge of the material. The said back is preferably cut flat, to enable the tassel to rest against the drapery, wall or other backing object. When so disposed, the form of the novel tassel gives the appearance of the real cloth tassel, whichsatisfies the decorative requirement of the premises.

It is noted the tassel is pressed with a rope effect medially, a base or source 13 at the Vupper end, a knot 14 toward the lower end,

various other incidents of a minor character stamped in the material for purposes of detailed decoration and it will be obvious that the novel tassel may be formed or decorated With an endless variety of designs as may suit the fancy.

The tassel effect is completed by providing the article With a bottom 16, which as noted in Figure 6, is stamped with points generally grouped to lend the impression of the cord ends as one vieivs the artificial tassel from belen'. :it the top, the base 13 is extended with a downward barb 17 which is used for the suspension of the tassel upon the tapestry, wall or other object, so that no sewing, hooks or other special means need be resorted to for the mounting of the tassel. it the same time, the novel barb 17 enables the tassel to be mounted With one simple movement, saving time and labor in a position which is frequently dangerous or aivlivvai To mount the tassel it is simply necessary to hold it at the botten and give it a slight tug as the top is pressed against the backing object.

rl`hus, the novel tassel` which may be produced at low cost, satisfies a requirement cheaply Where it is usually customary to go to considerable expense. llilhen one or more of the artificial tassels are hung as described, a person approaching the same is readily impressed by the ornamental and natural appearance thereof, and receives no suggestion Whatever that the tassel is of an artificial or mechanical nature. bviously, the average person or observer does not extend his observation to the point of scrutiny, so that the intent of the decorator is carried out fully and satisfactorily through the general impression ma'de by the improved tassel. Naturally, my invention is not confined to the particular detail of impressing or decorating the tassel, but rather to the basic structure thereof to produce the desired general eifect, as covered in the appended claims.

It is to be noted that the tassel end portion or Wall 16 serves to prevent the hollow shell or body from embracing a fold of the curtain and thus destroying the tassel eect. Furthermore, the upper portion 13 of the body is relatively shallow and its edge, as shown in Figure 1l, is inset so as to be caused to snugly embrace the drapery through the action of the pin or hook 17. f course, the edges of the shell Will substantially engage the curtain 10 or drapery throughont their entire length, Which means that the drapery will merely be compressed slightly at the site of the portion 18. lt is also noted that the intermediate edge portions,- for instance at knot 14 are arcuately cut, as indicated in Figure 3, so as to give the simulation of a knot.

1 claim 1. As a new article of manufacture, a tassel-simulating drapery attachment comprising an elongated shell-like body providing` marginal side flanges adapted to engage the drapery to space the major portion of the attachment outwardly therefrom, an attacliing men'ibcr at the upper end of said body, and the lower end of said body being relatively Wider than the interniediate portions thereof and terminating in a tasselbottom simulating Wall adapted to prevent said shell from embracing a fold of the drapery.

2. As a new article of manufacture, a tassel-simulating drapery attachment comprising an elongated shell-like body providing marginal side flanges adapted to engage the drapery to space the major portion of the attachment outwardly therefrom, an attaching member at the upper end of said body, the upper end of said shell comnehendingrelatively fiat base portion inset from the major portion of said body whereby to snugly engage the drapery at the site of d attaching member, and the lower end of sk body being relatively Wider than the intermediate portions thereof and terminating in a tasselbottom simulating Wall adapted to prevent said shell from embracing a fold of the drapery.

In testimony whereof I ami: my signature.

ROBERT G. sEELi-iorr.

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