The other side of the manuscript lampshade pictured earlier.
Tag: lampshade
Bayeux Tapestry Lampshades, Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California
These lampshades, painted with scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry, were in one of the fine rooms reserves for single women visitors to the castle. Despite W. R. Hearst living extramaritally with his girlfriend, rather than his wife, there were apparently strict rules of decorum for other single female guests.
Manuscript Lampshade #3, Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California
Another lampshade, this one an indenture contract.
Lampshade #2, Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California
I have been wanting to see these lampshades made from manuscripts for quite some time. On a recent visit to my parents in California, I finally had the chance to go down to San Simeon and tour Hearst Castle, including viewing the lampshades.
Private Library, Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California
W. R. Hearst’s private library, the smaller of the castle’s two libraries, which is part of his residential suite, with more manuscript lampshades.
Lampshade #1, Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California
I have been wanting to see these lampshades made from manuscripts for quite some time. On a recent visit to my parents in California, I finally had the chance to go down to San Simeon and tour Hearst Castle, including viewing the lampshades.