The Washington times., 1895-05-20
DEER PARK And OAKLAND,
FOR PAINTERS OF CHINA.
New Keramic COlors, Shapes and
Decorations.

Decorations.
Those who have indulged in the fascinat-
ing pastime of painting china and have en-
dured anxiety whether too much OF too
little oil has been used VIII rejoice 10
know that they can have these very Jangi-
blefears set at rest once and forever by using
the new Vitro colors. These entirely dis
card al oil. turpeutinc. and other bad
smelling sticky stufis, in favor Of water.
Water Is the OHly medium, and the manipu-
lation ls exactly the same the ordinary
water color drawing.
The colors themselves are exactly like
those already in use, and when fired il is
impOssilic TO detect any difference what
ever from the usual Lacroix coloTs so gem
orally adopted 10y professionals as Well as
amateurs. They even TO a great extent
retain Tire same names, 10 avoid confusion.
Another advantage is The manner of
preparation, which rs in small glass Jars
with metal lid screwed on. This enables
the painter to replace all unused color with
out any waste whatever, something quite
impossi lille heretofore. Therefore the coiors
recommend themselves for two important
featUTes-cleanlIness and economy, 10 say
nothing OF the harassing doubts OF which
oil tOuse, and when, and how much. These
VitrO ColOrS obviate all this.
NEW SHAPES AND STYLES.
Among some Of the new undecorated
shapes in china recently imported are two
styles OF fern dishes. One is the rocco,
the other open edge, and these in turn come
in two shapes, round and oval. They are
without feet and sit low on the table-the
interiining OF metal 10 contain the plant
comes with each. They are made TO fit
and have the usual perforations in the bot
tom for drainage.
These are Carlsbad china and much
cheaper thaa those heretofore in use.
There is also another clock in the market,
to divide The honors with the only one
hitherto imported. This new one is known
as No. 4, and has space for a rather larger
dial II comes from Bavaria aud is lot
perhaps cuitc as graceful IN form as it's
predecessor. which has led tie field for
more than a year, without foreign compe-
titlon Quite a number OF clocks, however,
come iron MarylaDd Another new fancy
piece is a triangular wall pocket with roCoco
edge. that is when decorated ornamental
as well as useful.
Two new additions TO desk furniture are
the en-holder rack, and a small stand for
calendar The latter perpetual one and
on ncelluIOidcards.
FOR THE TABLE.
For table ware there is a new dish for
saIted almonds, the Delaguier, also sherbet
cup, this latter being similar in shape to an
exaggerated cggcup. Ithasavery ueatand
graceful TOcoCo edge There is also new
styIe and shape called the Helene The
plates are quite fiat aud are the usual fes-
toon shape with pattern on the edge
similar TO a she'll The outside edge is
plain and has the appearance of having
been fo.Ced over. The cups and saueeTs
are 10 match, aud vegetable dishes are low
Rnd wide.
claunngly graceful design for cup
aud saucer. that VIII soon find its way here,
is called the '.Waliham." The cup is
slightly wider at tie bottom than the top,
and the handle resembles a twisted bit Of
ribbon.
An odd thing is the "Conger'' sugar and
creanler, its distinctive feature being one
side is much higher than the other.
NEW PORCELAIN.
In decorated ware, Coalport is now
in the asceIldancy, with Minton close upon
its heels. Coalport colors may be recog-
nized across the room. Their most dis
tinguShiag colOTs are gnen, yellow and a
brilliant deep rose pink. somewhat crude in
hue beside the soft warm Shade o. the Rose
du Barry. The Coalport tints being fine,
deep aud strong, there Is marked Gilicr-
ence when compared to some new designs
OF a French importation, when the deco
ratiOns consist or the most delicate s.i..Ies
Light tints prevail in the floral designs
which run principally to violets and prim-
roses ana other pale colored small flow
FOR PRIZES.
A happy idea is 20 use china decorated in
some appropriate fashion as prizes in cucllre
and drive whist
Such t7ifles as small and separate articles
suitable FOR q smoker, or IL eztraYagdTIty Y
Inclined the complete outfit on a tray proves
Rnelcgant and useful souvenir For ladies
there are hairpins, powder, cold cream or
bonboa boxes. and the customary acces
sOTies OF the HrtiEg table
Al q recent progressive euchre party the
prizes. which were all OF china ana deco
rated by The hands OF the fair hostess, had,
IN accordance with the bSowDie fad, these
tiny imps engaged IN every conceivable &C.
cupatiOn. bat invariably connected ia some
way with one or the other OF the euchre
pack
while or the subject Of china, it may not
be osi OF place TO state that the table fur
niture Of the fature is to lie based ons; richly
simple and severely plain lines. No more
millinery effects in silk, satin and ribbon
but heavy linen daniaEk is to cover ths
b07 7rf AMI fashion DEGREES it most be white
This is in order 10 show Off more clearly
the cut glass and fine china, and it is in
these gicles that our tastes, wealth, fads,
eNtEayaGauces, what sou viii, are TO be
displayed. The decorations OF these articles
REa flowers VIII furnish the color 10 the
banquet ~ tie Lear future.
Mrs. AARACHIsE.
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