"Country Curtains Country Curtains was a retial home curtain business founded by Jane and Jack Fitzpatrick in Whitman, Massachusetts, in 1956. They started their business from their dining room table selling unbleached narrow muslin curtains. It was Jack’s idea to sell unbleached muslin ruffled curtains through the mail, reminiscent of their Vermont heritage. At the time, these curtains were not readily available in stores, but Jack suspected he would find a market if people knew where to buy them. For their first ad, Jane sketched the curtains and together, Jane and Jack wrote the copy. Each afternoon, Jane would visit"
"Curtain The maker of curtains was Sir. Curt Ainsley. A curtain (sometimes known as a drape, mainly in the United States) is a piece of cloth intended to block or obscure light, or drafts, or (in the case of a shower curtain) water. A curtain is also the movable screen or drape in a theater that separates the stage from the auditorium or that serves as a backdrop. Curtains are often hung on the inside of a building's windows to block the passage of light, for instance at night to aid sleeping, or to stop light from escaping outside the"
"a popular choice in hospitals and medical facilities for privacy. Commercial sized curtains are commonly used in restaurants, cinemas, and theatre stages. The now well known shower curtain was once named the bath curtain, and were once made of cloth, proving difficult to soak up the water. Curtains can be used to give a room a focal point. There are at least twenty different styles of curtains and draperies which can be used in window treatment. Curtain The maker of curtains was Sir. Curt Ainsley. A curtain (sometimes known as a drape, mainly in the United States) is a piece"
"""walk-along"" curtains when rigged without an operating line. When opened and closed manually with an operating line, they are called ""manual"" curtains. They are the least costly kind of theater curtain to construct and relatively simple to operate. Traveler curtains are suspended on a series of short chains called ""trim chains"". Each trim chain hangs from a wheeled assembly called a ""roller"" or ""carrier"" that is supported by and rolls along the inside of a horizontal metal ""channel"" or ""track"". A heavy duty ""master carrier"" supports the moving edge of the curtain. The master carrier has four wheels, while all"
"pictured at right) or by pulling the fabric itself, with curtains using the latter mechanism being called pull-down curtains. A curtain hook stopper is a device used to stop the curtain from falling off the end of the curtain rail. With the increase in single family homes during the last century, the curtain and drapery industries have witnessed simultaneous growth in the demand for their products. Commercial interests also grew during that time as many companies tried to supply institutions, hotels, etc. Pre-made curtain are sold in ""panels"" in stores, typically of around 7 feet in length. Cubicle curtains are"
"Curtained hair Curtained hair or curtains is a hairstyle featuring a long fringe divided in either a middle parting or a side parting, with short (or shaved) sides and back. Curtained hair generally applies to males, although an alternative name, the undercut, is used for both male and female haircuts following this style. Variations on this haircut have been popular in Europe and North America throughout the 20th century and in the 21st century. A shorter version of the haircut, parted in the middle and kept in place with pomade became popular during the Edwardian era as a more practical"
"building (stopping people outside from being able to see inside, often for privacy reasons). In this application, they are also known as ""draperies"". Curtains hung over a doorway are known as portières. Curtains come in a variety of shapes, materials, sizes, colors and patterns. They often have their own sections within department stores, while some shops are completely dedicated to selling curtains. Curtains vary according to cleanability, ultraviolet light deterioration, oil and dust retention, noise absorption, fire resistance, and life span. Curtains may be moved by hand, with cords, by press-button pads or remote-controlled computers. They are held out of"
"are known as ""curtain warmers."" Front curtain A front curtain, also known as a house curtain, act curtain, grand drape, main drape or main rag, is the stage curtain or curtains at the very front of a theatrical stage. Typically, the front curtain is opened at the beginning of a performance to reveal the stage set and closed during intermissions and at the end of a performance. The most common material for the front curtain is a heavy velour material, often with pleated fullness sewn into the fabric to create a more opulent appearance. There are several types of house"
"Front curtain A front curtain, also known as a house curtain, act curtain, grand drape, main drape or main rag, is the stage curtain or curtains at the very front of a theatrical stage. Typically, the front curtain is opened at the beginning of a performance to reveal the stage set and closed during intermissions and at the end of a performance. The most common material for the front curtain is a heavy velour material, often with pleated fullness sewn into the fabric to create a more opulent appearance. There are several types of house curtains, which vary in construction,"
"outside members being called ""stiles"". Muntin A muntin (US), muntin bar, glazing bar (UK) or sash bar is a strip of wood or metal separating and holding panes of glass in a window. Muntins can be found in doors, windows and furniture, typically in western styles of architecture. Muntins divide a single window sash or casement into a grid system of small panes of glass, called ""lights"" or ""lites"". In UK use a muntin is a vertical member in timber panelling or a door separating two panels. Windows with ""true divided lights"" make use of thin muntins, typically 1/2"" to"
"Curtain ring A curtain ring is a small clip for suspending a curtain. They hold up curtains of all types, including shower curtains. The Romans used curtains hanging from poles with a few rings. Pliny's natural history reports that the hard kernels of the cucus tree were turned to make the rings. Lewis and Clark took three gross of curtain rings with them on their famous expedition to the Pacific coast in 1804, expecting to give them as presents to the natives of the North American interior. In the 19th century, Mr Rees designed a curtain ring which would not"
"Traveler curtain A traveler curtain, also called ""draw curtain"", ""bi-parting curtain"", or just ""traveler"", is the most common type of front curtain used in theaters. Traveler curtains remain at a fixed elevation and open and close horizontally, breaking in the middle, and consequently require a minimum of fly space. The curtains are typically made of velvet and decorated with a series of vertical box pleats along the top edge. Traveler curtains may be rigged with or without an operating line. When rigged with an operating line, they may be motorized or operated manually. They are referred to as ""walk-draw"" or"
"ropes are loosened. The most common type of front curtain is called a ""draw curtain"", ""traveler curtain"", ""bi-parting curtain"", or just ""traveler"". Traveler curtains remain at a fixed elevation and open and close horizontally, breaking in the middle, and consequently require a minimum of fly space. They always hang freely and therefore are seldom referred to as ""drapes"". The curtains are typically made of velvet and decorated with a series of vertical box pleats along the top edge. They are the least costly kind of theater curtain to construct and are relatively simple to operate. The ""tableau"", ""tab"", or ""tabbed"""
"velcro; often adorned with tassels) or may be closed and opened with sticks called draw-pulls (rods made of plastic, wood, or metal that can be twisted and/or pulled) or curtain rods which are attached either to the runner or to the first hook. On some curtain rails/poles, there is a pulley system for opening and closing called a ""corded curtain track"". The knobs at the end of these cords are called cord pulls or ""acorns"". A roll-down or drop-down curtain has its fabric rolled around the curtain rod and is lowered down from above by a separate device (such as"
"consists of an uncoated fabric at the front to provide the look and feel of the curtain, with a separate coated fabric attached at the rear to provide the insulative qualities. The coated fabric is typically referred to as a lining, which simply refers to a coated fabric that does not have any particular color or pattern. Curtains may be held back with tie-backs (a loop of cloth, cord, etc., placed around a curtain to hold it open to one side; typically passed through a ring on a hook attached to the wall, and fastened with a knot, button, or"
"have been used as room dividers in classic antiquity. Mosaics from the 2nd to 6th century show curtains suspended from rods spanning arches. In England, they began to replace wooden shutters towards the end of the 16th Century. Curtains are manufactured from a variety of thick fabrics, each with a differing degree of light absorption and heat insulating qualities. For maximum temperature control, the curtain gap to the window should be small, with minimum convection drafts below or above the curtain. Various architectural structures around the curtain can minimize these air drafts, but usually they are just used for decoration"
"Safety curtain A safety curtain (or fire curtain in America) is a fire safety precaution used in large proscenium theatres. It is usually a heavy fibreglass or iron curtain located immediately behind the proscenium arch. Asbestos-based materials were originally used to manufacture the curtain, before the dangers of asbestos were widely publicized. The safety curtain is sometimes referred to as an iron in British theatres, regardless of the actual construction material. Occupational safety and health regulations state that the safety curtain must be able to resist fire and thereby prevent (or at least hinder) fires starting on stage from spreading"
"Curtain rod A curtain rod, curtain rail, or traverse rod is a device used to suspend curtains, usually above windows or along the edges of showers or bathtubs, though also wherever curtains might be used. When found in bathrooms, curtain rods tend to be telescopic and self-fixing, while curtain rods in other areas of the home are often affixed with decorative brackets or finial. Bathtubs can use L shaped or circle rod, mainly when only one wall and be used. Curtain rods can be made of many materials including- wood, metal and plastic. Curtain rods come in almost endless styles"
"Curtain tie-back A curtain tie-back is a decorative window treatment which accompanies a cloth curtain. Within the field of interior decoration, tie-backs made of fabric are classified as a kind of ""soft furnishing"" (along with other fabric-based décor such as pillows, valances, towels, blankets, mattresses, bed skirts, bedspreads, jabots, and shower and window curtains) while those made out of wood, metal, or glass are considered ""window hardware"" (along with curtain rods, cornices, latches, hinges, push bars, and handles). A simple rope or braid used to secure a curtain to one side of a window is a basic curtain tie-back. Other"
"of the stage perpendicular to the proscenium opening to mask the wings are known as ""Tabs"" (outside of the UK), as shown in the drawing at the top of this page. In the UK (where Tabs refers to a different type of drape), these curtains have other names, often ""Up & Downers"" (as unlike most drapery that runs across stage, these run from upstage to downstage). A scrim, sometimes ""gauze"", is a curtain made of an open-weave fabric that appears opaque when lit from the front, but transparent when a person or object behind the curtain is lit. A backdrop"
"curtain, also called ""opera"" drapes, though iconic of the theater setting, is the rarest of curtains to actually be employed on the stage. It consists of two overlapping panels (often but not always pleated) secured along the top to a batten, with the lower onstage corners or center points of the panel edges attached to lines or cables. These lines run through series of rings behind each curtain diagonally, and then through pulleys in the batten and down to the floor. When the cord is pulled, the fabric is lifted diagonally up and out, away from the center. In this"
"Curtain wall (fortification) A curtain wall is a defensive wall between two towers (bastions) of a castle, fortress, or town. In medieval castles, the area surrounded by a curtain wall, with or without towers, is known as the bailey. The outermost walls with their integrated bastions and wall towers together make up the enceinte or main defensive line enclosing the site. In earlier designs of castle and town, the curtain walls were often built to a considerable height and were fronted by a ditch or moat to make assault difficult. Later, with the introduction of trace italienne fortifications, the height"
"Muntin A muntin (US), muntin bar, glazing bar (UK) or sash bar is a strip of wood or metal separating and holding panes of glass in a window. Muntins can be found in doors, windows and furniture, typically in western styles of architecture. Muntins divide a single window sash or casement into a grid system of small panes of glass, called ""lights"" or ""lites"". In UK use a muntin is a vertical member in timber panelling or a door separating two panels. Windows with ""true divided lights"" make use of thin muntins, typically 1/2"" to 7/8"" wide in residential windows,"
"Air door An air door or air curtain is a device used to prevent air or contaminants from moving from one open space to another. The most common use is a downward-facing blower fan mounted over an entrance to a building, or an opening between two spaces conditioned at different temperatures. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) defines an air door as follows: ""In its simplest application, an air curtain is a continuous broad stream of air circulated across a doorway of a conditioned space. It reduces penetration of insects and unconditioned air into a conditioned"
"Cubicle curtain A cubicle curtain or hospital curtain is a dividing cloth used in a medical treatment facility that provides a private enclosure for one or more patients. The curtain is usually made from inherently flame retardant (IFR) fabric, and is suspended from a supporting structure or ceiling track. Healthcare cubicle curtains are constructed from different woven fabrics stitched together with the top portion of open mesh of the curtain as required by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA-701 large & small scale). The suggested fire prevention and regulatory codes are followed by local, state and Federal fire marshals with"
"and make rooms feel more cozy. A sheer or net curtain is one that is made from translucent fabric, such as a loosely woven polyester voile or a cotton lace. Sheer curtains allow a majority of light to be transmitted through the fabric, with the fabric weave providing a basic level of UV protection while retaining maximum visibility outward through the curtain. Sheer curtains are sometimes referred to as ""privacy curtains"" in reference to their screening abilities; during the day most sheer fabrics will allow people inside the home to see the outside view while preventing people outside the home"
"Bubble curtain A bubble curtain is a system that produces bubbles in a deliberate arrangement in water. It is also called pneumatic barrier. The technique is based on bubbles of air (gas) being let out under the water surface, commonly on the bottom. When the bubbles rise they act as a barrier, a curtain, breaking the propagation of waves or the spreading of particles and other contaminants. It can be used for the following purposes: In June 2010, Okaloosa County, Florida used air bubble curtains to help protect their Destin Pass coastline from oil produced in the Gulf of Mexico"
"operation, and cost. Depending on a curtain's type, its fabric may be flat or pleated, and it may drape, hang, or do both. Some types open by rising into the fly space above the stage; other types travel horizontally, or travel vertically but gather near the proscenium top and thus do not require a fly space. Some require mechanical power to operate whereas others may be operated by a person, by pulling an operating line (a rope) or directly pulling the curtains. The Austrian curtain or Austrian drape, also called a ""puff"" curtain, has multiple vertical lines (typically nylon) spaced"
"panel of fabric, which is usually made with as much as 200% fullness and must be thin and soft so it gathers well. The curtain is opened by pulling on the lines. Each line is independently operated, making it possible to control the shape and height of curtain openings. This type of curtain is typically the most difficult type to operate because of the many independent lines. A wipe curtain, named after the film editing technique called a wipe, is a single large curtain that is rigged in a manner similar to traveler curtains. Unlike travelers, which consist of two"
"Grout curtain A grout curtain is a barrier that protects the foundation of a dam from seepage and can be made during initial construction or during repair. Additionally, they can be used to strengthen foundations and contain spills. A grout curtain usually consists of a row of vertically drilled holes filled with pressurized grout, a process commonly known as pressure grouting. The holes are drilled in intervals and in such a way that they cross each other, creating a curtain. Grout is injected with grouting jets, which use a high-pressure fluid stream (i.e., slurry or water) to erode a cavity"
"for their alternate uses (e.g., large earrings) is central to the plot of the movie. Curtain ring A curtain ring is a small clip for suspending a curtain. They hold up curtains of all types, including shower curtains. The Romans used curtains hanging from poles with a few rings. Pliny's natural history reports that the hard kernels of the cucus tree were turned to make the rings. Lewis and Clark took three gross of curtain rings with them on their famous expedition to the Pacific coast in 1804, expecting to give them as presents to the natives of the North"
"fitting curtains. Blinds are typically the same width and height as the window itself or slightly wider and taller—depending on whether they are fixed inside (Recess) or outside (Facefix) the window's reveal (i.e. the wall recess within which the window itself is fixed). Window blinds have varying thermal effects: they can block unwanted heat of the summer sun and they can keep in heat in cold weather. But in both of these applications, they also reduce light to varying degrees, depending on the design. Many kinds of blinds attempt varying balances of privacy and shade. Blinds can be made of"
"There are also several types of window coverings, called shades, that use a single piece of soft material instead of slats. The term window blinds can also be used to describe window coverings generically—in this context window blinds include almost every type of window covering, i.e. shutters, roller blinds, cellular shades (also called honeycomb shades), wood blinds (also called 2 inch horizontals), Roman blinds and standard vertical and horizontal blinds (also called Venetians). In the United Kingdom, awnings are sometimes called blinds or shades. The two overall types of window blinds are ready-made blinds and made to measure. Made-to-measure blinds"