Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-01-30
Something About Carpets.

In its home corner the New York Sun
gives the following hints:
First, we will give you some idea as
to the cost of carpeting. As we do not
know the size Of the rooms we cannot
estimate the entire value, but must con-
fine our statements to the price per
yard. Ingram can be bought for 81 and
Los, but good article-one that will
wear Wells valued at S1.45 and 81. 90
per yard. Three-ply ranges in price
from 31.60 to S1.75 per yard, and Is
really the most durable carpet one can
invest in. 1t is not only strong and
substantial, but can be used on both
sides, which good quality can also be
attributed to the ingram, while tapestry
or Brussels can be worn only on the one
side.
In Brussels carpeting we find two
kinds-Engish body Brussels and ia
pestry.
The difference between the two is
considerable, both in texture and price.
The tapestry Brussels comes in just as
desirable colors and patterns rs the
other, but the threads or loops are not
fastened on the under side. This car
pet can be distinguished by taking o
piece of the carpet and pulling one OF
the threads, when the loops will come
out Just like knitting or crotchet. II
carefully used, one of these carpets will
wear well but rough sweeping, and
boots or shoes with tacks in them, Will
soon cover the floor with strings OF diff
ferent colors. The price per yard Is
from 81. 80 to 81. 75, varying according
to quality, colors, and newness OF
pattern.
The English body Brussels is higher
priced and more substantial, although
to the inexperienced it does not appear
any better, or, in truth, different from
tapestry. 1t is more desirable than the
ots ,r for this reason The loops are
fastened on the under side, and there
fore cannot be pulled out, either by
drawing the threads or by pulling ut
the loops. S2 to S2.35 ore the regular
prices asked for English body Brussels,
but sometimes the newest designs sell
as high as $3.50, while those two or
three years old are sold for sl.75 per
yard.
' Underneath the carpets, Innings are
now used, consisting Of two thicknesses
of stout brown paper with cotton be.
tween. These soften the floors, and
make the carpets waar better. You Will
have to pay about fifteen cents a yard
for the best qualities. ,
The most fashionable and convenient
stair rods are round, and are arranged
in the steps with springs, and OF course
are much easier to manage than the old
style fiat rods, which need to be pushed
into place and held there over the heads
of large screws. We find different
qualities of these rods, those OF orna-
mental brass being 50, $40, and 81 pei
dozen, while the wooden rods with brass
ends or tips cost only S5 dozen.
Oil cloths you will need for yonl
closets and lower haHs. A good article
will cost from 81 to $1.25. and then, too,
mats add to the appearance of neatrless
in the house, and they do not cost SO
very much. Cocoa mats range from
90. Is to 80. Brussels cost $3.50, while
those of skin range from $3 to So. OF,
tomans readytmade cost anywhere from
80. 80 to S5 eacs, according to size and
quality of the carpet used for covering.
they are not only convenient but very
pretty ornaments for q room.