Chester County Day, PA, Tour of Homes 2014

Two Vintage Bell Lampshades restored for a home that is part of an event called Chester County Day.   The “Tour of Homes” is a Fund Raising Project of the Women’s Auxiliary to the Chester County Hospital.   This year (2016) is the 76th year of the longest running house tour in the country.  The only Victorian Home on the tour.

 

A Chester County Tradition

Tour of Homes

What a beautiful room!

 

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Vintage Restored Bell Lampshades

 

These shades were restored in 2014.  They are Vintage Valance Bell Shades for vintage globe floor lamps.  The color had faded over time.

 

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Antique Red Bell Lampshades

 

The new lampshade covers are Burgundy Silk Charmeuse with custom matching valances.  The original braid trim from the valances was used on the new valances.

 

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Vintage Bell Valance Shades for Globe Floor Lamps