Tacks, upholstery

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Egyptian tacks
MFA# 21.12388
Brass tacks used on bottom edge
MFA# 46.771

Description

A short nail with a relatively large, flat head. Upholstery tacks often have decorative heads. Often used in addition to the tacks are strips of cardboard, metal, or plastic to create a clean and crisp edge when blind tacking the fabric in place. A tack strip can be attached via staples underneath the decorative fabric.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Upholstery tacks; upholstery nails; tacking nails; tacking strips; tack strips

Resources and Citations

  • Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
  • The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998

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