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HOWE
A VICTORIAN UPHOLSTERED CHAISE LONGUE, CIRCA 1860
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HOWE
A VICTORIAN UPHOLSTERED CHAISE LONGUE, CIRCA 1860
covered in Irish 'Beetled' linen, on turned ebonised legs
approximately 170cm. long; 5ft. 7in.
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The unique process of 'Beetling' involves linen being dampened and wound around an iron cylinder. The linen is then passed through a machine and pounded with heavy wooden blocks. This technique produces a hard, flat surface with a glaze and makes the linen fabric less porous.