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A double-hung window where the upper sash is smaller (shorter) than the lower is termed a cottage window. [citation needed] A single-hung window has two sashes, but normally the top sash is fixed and only the bottom sash slides. Triple- and quadruple-hung windows are used for tall openings, common in New England churches.
Translucent curtains hung on a window. Curtains are manufactured from a variety of thick fabrics, each with a differing degree of light absorption and heat insulating qualities. [7] For maximum temperature control, the curtain gap to the window should be small, with minimum convection drafts below or above the curtain.
There is also a form of drop used in Vaudeville days, which may still be seen in older theaters, called an olio. "Olio" means conglomeration, and these drops were most often roll-drops covered with advertisements from various sponsors, for the audience to view between shows. An olio drop is a similar curtain, but lowered at the front of the stage.
In a curtain wall screen, however, the mullions only support the weight of the transoms, glass and any opening vents. Also in the case of a curtain wall screen the weight of glazing can be supported from above (providing the structure can take the required loads) this puts the mullions under tension rather than compression.
A traveler curtain, also called draw curtain, bi-parting curtain, or just traveler, is the most common type of front curtain used in theaters. Traveler curtains remain at a fixed elevation and open and close horizontally, break up and meet in the middle, and consequently require a minimum of fly space .
Drapery glass refers to a sheet of heavily folded glass that suggests fabric folds. Tiffany made abundant use of drapery glass in ecclesiastical stained glass windows to add a 3-dimensional effect to flowing robes and angel wings, and to imitate the natural coarseness of magnolia petals. The making of drapery glass requires skill and experience.
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