I’m looking for a cover for the head area of a leather recliner, to prevent damage to the leather.
But for the life of me, I can’t figure out a good search term.
Not “furniture covers”–because that gets me stuff to cover the whole chair , which I’m not looking for.
Suggestions?
Links?
Recliner headrest covers. Still returns 99% full chair covers.
Headrest covers (protectors) on Etsy
Zeldar
April 29, 2019, 1:47am
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Try “antimacassar” as a starting point…
Antimacassar
noun
a small covering, usually ornamental, placed on the backs and arms of upholstered furniture to prevent wear or soiling; a tidy.
An antimacassar /ˌæntɪməˈkæsər/ is a small cloth placed over the backs or arms of chairs, or the head or cushions of a sofa, to prevent soiling of the permanent fabric underneath. The name also refers to the cloth flap 'collar' on a sailor's shirt or top, used to keep macassar oil off the uniform.
Macassar oil was an unguent for the hair commonly used by men in the early 19th century, and reputed to have been manufactured from ingredients purchased in the port of Makassar in the Dutch East Ind...
edit - Darn you, Zeldar.
I was going to guess “doily,” but antimacassar is better.
If you mix antimacassar and macassar, does the Enterprise get new upholstery?
Today is a Good Day To Dye!
Ideally, no. Antimacassar and macassar are (were) expected to routinely intermingle, with the intent that the upholstery would avoid the need for replacement.
For that, you need a Shrubbery.
Or, a 1920s Style Death Ray.
BTW–item is on order.
There was a poem about Dr. Edward Anti-Teller whose chairs were equipped with a macassar: Edward Teller | In the Dark
Maccasar = hair goo.
Antimacassar ≅ antigreaser.