This vintage red and old gold trim was removed from the original shade and used on the new lampshade cover. I was able to clean it very delicately with a lint roller. The old gold trim was in great condition and easily cleaned, but the red velvet part of the trim was fragile and had to be handled gently.
Vintage Red and Old Gold Lampshade Trim Restored
I restored the cover with charmeuse silk. The silk is a beautiful fabric, resists stains and ages with grace. The vintage trim applied to the new cover is exquisite.
Vintage Drum Lampshade Restored with a Silk Cover and Original Antique Trim
The bottom trim was stained. I would not apply it to the new cover. The stained trim would have distracted from the beauty of this shade. I used an old gold braid that matched the vintage trim.
Stained Vintage Drum Lampshade with Red Velvet and Old Gold Trim
Vintage Drum Lampshade with Scalloped Bottom Frame
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Lampshade Before Repair