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Background imagePortière Collection: Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (engraving)

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (engraving)
2972959 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imagePortière Collection: The French Industrial Exposition (engraving)

The French Industrial Exposition (engraving)
1611890 The French Industrial Exposition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Industrial Exposition)

Background imagePortière Collection: Portiere coat arms Joseph-Marie Portiere

Portiere coat arms Joseph-Marie Portiere
Portiere with the coat of arms of Joseph-Marie

Background imagePortière Collection: Portiere row kneeling archers facing horsemen

Portiere row kneeling archers facing horsemen
Portiere with row of kneeling archers facing horsemen

Background imagePortière Collection: Portiere crossed swords pair putti holding scales

Portiere crossed swords pair putti holding scales
Portiere with crossed swords and pair of putti holding scales

Background imagePortière Collection: Portiere cherubim playing harvesters Portiere

Portiere cherubim playing harvesters Portiere
Portiere with cherubim playing as harvesters

Background imagePortière Collection: Portiere arms Michel Le Tellier Portiere

Portiere arms Michel Le Tellier Portiere
Portiere with the arms of Michel Le Tellier

Background imagePortière Collection: Portiere Chauvelin arms Portiere

Portiere Chauvelin arms Portiere
Portiere with the Chauvelin arms

Background imagePortière Collection: Portiere hunting trophy Portiere

Portiere hunting trophy Portiere
Portiere with hunting trophy

Background imagePortière Collection: Portiere fame Portiere

Portiere fame Portiere
Portiere of fame

Background imagePortière Collection: Portiere gardening trophy Portiere

Portiere gardening trophy Portiere
Portiere with gardening trophy

Background imagePortière Collection: Portiere coat arms France Navarre Portiere

Portiere coat arms France Navarre Portiere
Portiere with the coat of arms of France and Navarre

Background imagePortière Collection: Portiere five little boys pretending river gods

Portiere five little boys pretending river gods
Portiere with five little boys pretending to be river gods

Background imagePortière Collection: Portiere coat arms displayed urn Portiere

Portiere coat arms displayed urn Portiere
Portiere with coat of arms displayed on urn

Background imagePortière Collection: Portiere quartered coat arms supported crowned eagle

Portiere quartered coat arms supported crowned eagle
Portiere with quartered coat of arms supported by crowned eagle

Background imagePortière Collection: Portiere Duke coat arms Portiere

Portiere Duke coat arms Portiere
Portiere with Dukes coat of arms

Background imagePortière Collection: Portiere military trophy Portiere

Portiere military trophy Portiere
Portiere with military trophy

Background imagePortière Collection: Portiere portico framing quartered coat

Portiere portico framing quartered coat
Portiere with portico framing quartered coat of arms of a Duke, Knight of St. Dominic

Background imagePortière Collection: Portiere quartered coat arms Knight Santiago de Compostela

Portiere quartered coat arms Knight Santiago de Compostela
Portiere with quartered coat of arms of a Knight of Santiago de Compostela

Background imagePortière Collection: Portiere Portiere

Portiere Portiere
Portiere with

Background imagePortière Collection: Portiere coat arms Portiere

Portiere coat arms Portiere
Portiere with coat of arms

Background imagePortière Collection: Portiere musical trophy Portiere

Portiere musical trophy Portiere
Portiere with musical trophy

Background imagePortière Collection: Portiere coat arms marquis Knight Santiago de Compostela

Portiere coat arms marquis Knight Santiago de Compostela
Portiere with coat of arms of a marquis Knight of Santiago de Compostela

Background imagePortière Collection: Gallery view portiere chariot triumph portiere

Gallery view portiere chariot triumph portiere
Gallery view with portiere with chariot of triumph

Background imagePortière Collection: Womens Work in Wartime WW1

Womens Work in Wartime WW1
A woman in a smart tailored uniform stands outside a milliners shop, she is described as a portiere or door keeper. Date: circa 1917

Background imagePortière Collection: Tapestry: Portiere aux Armes de France

Tapestry: Portiere aux Armes de France; woven under the direction of Etienne-Claude Le Blond, French, about 1700 - 1751, active at Gobelins, 1727 - 1751, Gobelins Manufactory, French


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"Portière: A Symbol of French Artistry and Craftsmanship" Step into the world of exquisite French artistry with the captivating portières showcased at The French Industrial Exposition. This enchanting engraving takes us back to a time when these ornate door curtains were not only functional but also celebrated as works of art. During WW1, women's work took on new dimensions, and even in times of conflict, their creativity shone through. These resilient women dedicated themselves to creating stunning portières that added elegance and warmth to homes amidst wartime chaos. Leafing through the Illustrated Catalogue, one can marvel at the machine-made and cast iron wonders that adorned countless households. William Tarn & Co. 's collection showcases an array of designs that blend practicality with artistic flair – a testament to their commitment to quality craftsmanship. Intricate details come alive within each page; wit is evident in every stitch. From Useful Artistic Furniture comes a vision where portières transform spaces into havens of beauty and sophistication. Beyond mere decoration, portières played unexpected roles too. In an intriguing news story, Mr. Babinet was warned by his door about the impending visit of a comet – showcasing how these remarkable creations became intertwined with daily life. Joseph-Marie Portiere's coat arms proudly display his family heritage while capturing attention with its regal charm. Each thread tells a story steeped in tradition and history - reminding us that behind every piece lies generations worth of skill passed down through time. The imagery portrayed on another set depicts archers facing horsemen - evoking scenes from epic battles frozen in time. Such intricate designs showcase not only mastery over fabric but also storytelling prowess etched onto each panel. Crossed swords held by putti holding scales symbolize balance between strength and grace – exemplifying how portières seamlessly merge aesthetics with symbolism for an unforgettable visual experience.