Tapestries
[tæpɪstri:z]
Definition
(pl. ) of Tapestry
Typed by Harley
Examples
- The magnificent rugs and tapestries of Persia and Turkey, and the silks of India and Japan, give evidence that a knowledge of dyes is widespread and ancient. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- The walls of the apartment were completely hung with splendid tapestries which hid any windows or doors which may have pierced them. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- The walls of this room were hung with transparent tapestries behind which I secreted myself without being apprehended. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- My guide drew aside one of the tapestries, disclosing a passage which encircled the room, between the hangings and the walls of the chamber. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
Typed by Harley