08-07-2018, 12:39 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-07-2018, 12:40 PM by Tony Press.)
(08-07-2018, 11:16 AM)JonE Wrote: Malcolm - could you explain the difference between Moquette and Rep/s, from your own project knowledge and the information extended about Tapestry here? I am still unsure of the terminology and material, but what is your moquette made from? It seems that the poor wear characteristics of Tapestry was because it was perhaps cotton.
As it happens, I owned some of the original images from Rinsey so can legally post one of them here.. for ref to Malcolm's moquette pattern... 1930 RK.
What is interesting is that moquette is not listed as an option in the brochures - its only listed on the larger cars. Presumably it was just an extra cost (or no cost) option for leather as per people being able to select whatever colours they liked?
From those that have viewed the Austin ledgers, are there examples of other interior trims physically recorded (i.e. like 'Taps') that might help with the full range experienced on Sevens?
Moquette is material with a 'pile' like a carpet, Rep is a woven material with a 'cord' like finish- both from my understanding quite unlike Tapestry.
Cheers, Tony.