New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-18
"MY LADY'S WRITING-TABLE."

THE CHARMING FITTINGS THAT ARE NEEDED.
To the unnitated the furnishings OF a writing
desk would seem 10 be few and simple. but the
modern woman requires a number OF mover ana ex-
pensive articles in that line that her ancestors
could not have dreamed Of a desk blotter, Tor
instance. whose edges bound In silver. Is con-
sdered a necessity; likewise a hand botter with
silver back and handle, a wax taper holder an
alcohol lamp for melting her sealing wax. a pen
tray and stamp box. all in silver, ana cut glass
inkwell set In silver stand. A queer-shaped
mucilage pot. much bigger at the bottom tnan AT
the top that 1t can't be set In silver stand put
must have the silver applied to the glass. Is an
other luxury; and there are pen stafs and pencils
in the same design, to say nothing Of large
smell,ng-salts bottle and frame for the picture
of her best beloved decorated In like pattern. n
tiny clock with silver mountings Is also Included
My lady's writing table, with its inaid cover and
richly carved legs. is no longer ore OF the Injuries
in boudoir. but has become It's most necessary
appoIntment II must be borne In mind, however.
that no matter how luxurious the furnishings Of
the desk may be- It Is the stationery adopted which
betrays the owners culture and refinement.
The authority In charge OF the invitation cards.
ETC. in a large stationery shop answers every day
many questions asked relative to correct form in
the matter OF correspondence
rs sealing wax much used?' asks woud-be
up-to-date customer.
ing the envelope with colored sealing wax is con-
siderei absolutely proper by the fastdious.
Red wax is used?" comes the query
"Red wax should never be used under any circum-
stances II savors TOO much OF legal documents.
Delicate shades OF gray green. dull blue. and black
for mourning. are the coors most in vogue. Care
shouId also be taken that the letter be daintily
sealed. and that the seal impression be sharp and
neat This requires small degree Of practice,
hut II IS in matters of this kind that the line Is
drawn between good and doubtful FORM
.vyhat does fashion dictate about writing papery
asks Young girl about to invest in that necessary
article
Heavy white or cream unruled paper, octave
size with a square envelope to match the paper. Is
tho choice of stationery beyond criticism. Ruled
paper should never be used OF course. lhousn
strictly good form does not recognize any other
style possible s FOR frenzy h yd nDss shades of
rreon gray and lilac should not be used II the
writer's fancy dictates. II comes In assorted Sis
and is a useful and convenient ADDITION 10 any
AT present tint that has found favor IN the
ewes Of the fashionable world Is the Prince OF
Wales blue, a lovely shade OF azure, W,rn blue
of lmperceptibe feathery marking OF darker oiue
For short notes correspondence cards are useu IN
tints to match the paper the day OF the Wsek ~
my ladys own Trtlns DeIns are excnsiveiy
for mourning paper. As rule, on other KINDS OF
pa per the mono gram address Is stamped IN silver
a. tho ton of the paper in the middle.
As regards mourning paper the proad nlacn
border Is considered DESTINATIONS. ana Is no
IN good taste The narrowest black edge IS All tnat
is necessary. Il has been truthfuiy said tnat MAJ
Tho diniculties of letter writing fade away before a
yell-onuipped desk Beauty and harmony snouil
nervade It's every nook and corner ana quaint anu
made to meet the needs and fancies Of all tastes
in the furnishings.