Skip to content
TrackPodcasts
artsMay 30, 202426:35pending

Linoleum

About this episode

"the flooring was also thoroughly examined" [SPEC] 

 

Cocoanut matting, bearskin rug, carpets — there are a number of notable floor coverings mentioned in the Sherlock Holmes stories. But flooring itself is less notable.

Case in point: linoleum, which appears as a passing mention in just three stories, was a popular alternative at the time. What do we know about the history of linoleum, how was it manufactured, and what role did it play in the Canon? It's just a Trifle.

 
All of our supporters are eligible for our monthly drawings for Baker Street Journals and certain tiers receive thank you gifts. Join our community on Patreon or Substack today.
 

Links / Notes

 

Music credits

Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra 
Publisher Info.: Washington, DC: United States Marine Band 

 

Get every episode summarized

Each time Sherlock Holmes: Trifles publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.

Email me new episodes

Free for 3 shows. No card needed.

Hosts & guests

No transcript yet

This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.

Linoleum

Sherlock Holmes: Trifles

0:00
26:35

More episodes

More from Sherlock Holmes: Trifles

View all episodes →