New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-25
FASHIONS, HOUSE-FURNISHING AND De
CORATT0NS

March Prices OF both cottons and silks higher than
in January angpods of Lonsdae finish are no longer 10
be had for 2sc yard by the piece nor are grosgran
silks % per cent oheaper but the result on the whole is
more satisfactory than any frantic and permanent re-
duction OF rates. The few novelties In dress to DO noticed
NAV be dismissed with brief mention. Tho striped cha
meleon silks in delicate lines grounds OF soft variable
tint are French in effect when made up with Vatican
body g. lower the bosom than the shoulders, with
narrow lace tucker and skirt short the side with
antique paits but plain over the front ard back plain
silk petticoat falling below with large bow, rosete or
bouquet placed beneath the raised plats OF the over
dress finish TO the costume Ten ana es S
satin cables and plas are used for trmmng ana oeei
OF elaborate soutaohe braidng sprays OF emproluey
are sold which, with few stitches, are applied 10 SILK,
are from one to three dollars ysr the soutache gimp
from fifty cents to dollar and seventy ye cents; inc
fabric for evening dress called Manes acea thin black
tule dotted with flakes Of pigment that give the effect
of being powdered with g0dpor silver.
Sprays Of real point lace both Aleneon and de gqs can
be had to apply SILKS or Brussels net either Tor
soarfs or dresses, but of course are costly 80 =;
White China Grape embroidered ana drnsso Titn ra SIX
Rep silk edged with white gaoon. embroidered with gold
is another elegant choice.
The inoye age sleeve novelty formed Of two close
bands round the fore and upper united by pull OF
lace muslin over the elbow, with deep fTl at the
ends behind the latest form Of outdoor wrap and 1t Is
said the foreIunner OF the graceful scarf which VIII
interesting than these minor details OF the
will found account or the Styles
adopted for the decoration OF houses Ameri
cans acquiring more critical taste IN TINS matter ana
though lew Years ng see a t and 10 pn
chase at te pTlce such things .onmnnd III Europe Ine
styles and demand the aid Of welltraned artists con.
verssnt with strict models in the work OF decorating
tber homes Shams, hope, have had their day
People appreciate the worth OF real bronze, and Tch
marble and solid woods are discriminating as TO inna
work mosacs, and classic designs. People OF wealth
o sIsH and epthusasc designer whose business Is
trade. CODying forever narrow range OF
models but rich and diseursve art Taste IS slowly
on n level near that OF architecture. The treas
ures Of many countries are ITS own bronze
ian marbles and costly woods tnya and orange wood
amarante and cedar Borderings are traced from Ola
lines OF antique art made OF TO add grace to new de-
signs II is hardly understood what combination 81
talent and craft are called into work Tor the furniture OF
our homes single house viii keep half dozen artists
busy designs for the interior OF rooms which must
be coped several times working plans with exactness
only than that engineer bcstows upon his drafts OF
over 20 different trades which VIII be used in making
a single piece of furniture The carver in wood Is one
bronze apper the porcelain manufacturer and setter are
ftba n Hose who follow IL pretend to number
But three broad STYLES are now followed INC eaaine
which presents the contrast OF dark sodty ana ehse
Of w ia dead gold aceEes Of classic pattern
walnut and sherwood inlaid with ebony. sun popular
sn 19 ana %edaions Of flowers on soest tnt, It's
gded flowers set with porcelain and NE deep
TN take Ak tss IN STSsr Tue Egyptian ''0 VI
The ceilings have great hight or the massive forms OF
earthly turquoise pale clay and sand nts with lightly
and , the coSSe or frees IN mere racey
OF dead tt 1.-THE forms wearing the serpent head dress
This Order OF decoration admits the richest
terals for it's forms Of few lines ana the q, cost
signs Doors windows and mantels are framed alike in
e SuTs6 red tree OF the Moluct or Of
tuya a African wood decorators are trying 10 intro
light color The holdings arc enriched with winged cfests
and sphynxes Of gold or bronze. BY the way the oxyd
r resenSIes that OF dim smooth steel, and
suits Egyptian work better than verd antique,
ton The odd strong reds, orange, and smoky tints
brought fashion the last season. applied IN heavy plain
curtains and furniture Floors OF inaid wood or tiles
suit these rooms better than carpets but as people will
the tts be dark the figures small lnes and knots OF
IN rooms furnished in such deep rich coors APpro
PIRATE decorations In Egyptian style are to be found In
depots Of ornamental ware anel sets OF clock vases
Thermometer and paper weights I'm ebony orbronze, are
with winged crests and heads vases OF red
pure classic FORM clepsydras for measuring time, and
marble fountains for the oelteSa6e Which send Jets Of
OF Egyptian mantel ornaments IN ebony would be about
gded bronze, two hundred and twenty-five.
The Greek mode OF decoration is familiar and bet
than this modernzed Egyptian. II Is less sought for on
that account by those whose wealth gives the privilege
with designers just In the materials appropriate
to its use il allows wider range thsH the eostner and
grace. The wood most frequently chosen by modern
dealers TO carry ont sgns Of THIS order Is the black
walnut Of our own forests which susains the dead gilt
borderngs which designers love to trace every
face with such quiet blending Gided mahogany or rose
Greek work. the French walnut Is admired which has
more eccentric grain than the american; s svef IL. WOOD
painted pine that has been exposed long time to
the Nh an a dsSep sS ~ Maple "
wood, stained. Cnrled maple Is held In much
tors hesitate II in fine designs The
onyx marble looking like dlscolored Paran and that pale
SUNSET Sap so% one says belong to reeS decorative
work. and all the lighter brozes, ivory and satnfaced
touches Of graceful and simple pattern The plain
brocaded sans in the soft bright hues OF cese turquoise
pirate coverings for this style The frames are not
heayy,snd tIaeery OF dead gold Is usually sunk In their
fer heavier model without gold leaf The pieces OF fur
desk Of French walnut inland with amaranth in rich
patterns has an upright swell front which opens eyoy
order most convenient. That recess at the head of the
desk Is most nnoccntly doorcd with light polished wood
not groove dent being visible. But touching hid
den spring the lid slides back, showing secret drawers
which might remain hidden for centuries without their
np with mirror backs and spring drswers-sgnhcantl
but what woman would not slea glance at herself
thusasm the use Of intellect gives and What woman
ont OF dozen but has for the secret drawer and the
Costly tables Of nlad wood and precious stones
superseded white handicapped and pearnaid papier
mache, that not long since tho style. The FlOren
tine mosaic Is admirable with Its cOnvOlyuus aud oxas
bells white shaded with fine PINK and purple black
ground. table Of THIS Is worth about 500 Twenty
kinds Of Italian marble used, that being especially
rich for deOOatOn that from California admired but
Of the native marbles are too hard to work for
ing A fine table OF Egyptian design was about four |
feet across with curved legs heavily bronze and gilt and
embossed with sphinx ana sepentne devices the top
was inad with rim Of white porcelain outside OF which
was a bronze border crused with heads and traeery |
The pattern OF the center was picturesque design OF
agricultural instruments and leaves, admirably done
with the clearness OF enamel ana IN true ints Over 20