James Templeton Carpets

In 1857 a new factory was built on william street later renamed templeton street.

James templeton carpets. Carpet manufacturer of glasgow james templeton 1802 1883 was in business in paisley as a manufacturer of paisley shawls 1839 he started a carpet manufacturing enterprise in bridgeton which later became j. The original factory was on king street now called redan street but burned down in 1856. Templeton present carpets of distinction. He went on to become one of the most successful carpet manufacturers in britain producing carpets for state occasions great houses luxury liners including the titanic as well as domestic use.

James templeton co design archive stod 201 1. The ensuing carpet firm of james templeton son was established in bridgeton in 1839. The ensuing carpet firm of james templeton son was established in bridgeton in 1839. First edition.

He made substantial donations to the works benevolent trust and helped establish a factory savings bank. Was established in 1843 making chenille axminster wilton and brussels carpets. In 1938 james templeton co was incorporated as a private limited company. As well as producing carpets james templeton had taken an active interest in his work force.

Patterns of medallion carpets manufactured by james templeton co. Catalogues and price lists stod 201 1 1. Technological innovation and design skill brought the company considerable worldwide success throughout the 19th and 20th centuries with its products in high demand in the domestic and commercial markets. James templeton and co.

He invented the first machine made axminster carpets. Seamless axminster carpets stod 201 1 1 2. Some marking to boards. Blue half leather cover with blue cloth boards.

The company provided the carpets for the 1911 1937 and 1953. Free shipping on qualifying offers. James templeton from paisley patented a chenille axminster process by which he could manufacture more densely patterned and richly coloured carpets. 380mm x 280mm 15 x 11.

In 1857 a new factory was built on william street later renamed templeton street. The original factory was on king street now called redan street but burned down in 1856. Tipped in colour plates. Glasgow s templeton carpet factory was at one point the largest carpet manufacturer in the world with its chenille carpets a much sought after status symbol.

In near very good condition without dust jacket. Templeton present carpets of distinction.