What does the cryptic crossword clue "Son attempted to keep up record, having wall hangings (10)" mean?

The definition is "having wall hangings". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TAPE (synonym="record") + S (synonym="son") + TRIED (synonym="attempted") = TAPESTRIED; definition: "having wall hangings" The answer is TAPESTRIED.

Son attempted to keep up record, having wall hangings (10)

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