New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-01
LINEN FOR THE TABLE.
NEW DESIGNS IN CLOTHS, DoILIEs AND
NAPKINS.

NAPKINS.
Round tablecloths . 2l2 g. Sla and yards in
diameter now take the place of the square cloths
Hitherto the shape of the table determined the
appearance Of the cloth. the square corners OF the
latter adapting themselves to the rounded outline
beneath but the new cloths hang the same width
all around from the centre. and are being intro
duced in novel designs.
one OF these placed in the manufacturers hands
by a leading linen house Of New-York has an
original pattern Of flowers intermingled with
leaves and grasses There Is border outlining
the centre Of the table and a wider border finish
ing the edge. Chrysan,hemums and arabesaue de-
signs shown in similar shaped CLOTHS the
foundation OF which IL plain, rich. white danasK
\ remarkably handsome round cloth OF hoeFa'
proportions valued at s+5 is of heavy line OF close
weave and fine quality This cloth has lZ-inch
border OF Renaissance lace. in the plain ground
work with heavy scallops. \ somewhat narrower
insertion Of the lace outlines what Is called the
table border in the centre or the cloth' lhose
familiar with the Renaissance lace Will recall Inc
clusters open-work rings. rich with raised work.
which gives It distinctveness and certain SUD-
stantial quality desirable In article which Is 10
pass through the laundresss hands. Laid either
directly over polished mahogany board or over
a yellow or rose under cloth. II will delight the
eye while its richness prevents any suggestion OF
gaudnoss overeaborate display. Up TO last
autumn no round tabecoths had been made, put
as women Of taste and originality inquired ioF
them or asked why they not brought out
when round tables We're 50 much used 1t was
thought best 70 order supply. a step when mas
not been regretted
Some new square dinner cloths are OF PLAIN
satin damask with a two-inch hemstitchng, and
} ornamental WIKI Russian handmade lace. Tx
pensive? OF course they are. but they are dur
able and beautiful There IS centre square OF
the lace three inches wide. and similar insertion
us, above the hem. This Russian lace WHICH,
bv-the-way Is made In Austria resembles II
weave and pattern rs distant cousin. the yak
lace. but the new kind is finer and has certain
sheen which It never loses even when Numbered
These cost from $50 70 more than 80 each. Inc
na,lins used with them have insertion OF the
Russian lace above the hemstitched borders also
As a set q these dinner napkins costs from 81 70
$50 plain fine napkins which may be nad Ior - .,
r. si3 are often substituted. Leaving the price our
Of the question. the plain doies would SEN per,
lace - match the dinnercloth are handsome. f9r
So set luncheon clo;h ana hapklnS ,a; -,
bought Of the fines; OF weave. win eSlu.. ,t
lr1wn work above the hem. which Is dalntiy
herns'itched the work being narrower on me
in the natter Of informal luncheon ana Trd tea
cloths nothing can be preuer man nose .st
or In colors. They are OF the mes s.nnh,as
damaak in delicate patterns, such as rosepuds .
lilies q the valley Mch-as ana 50 on anu mn
small ls-uch square doies hemstltched 10 man 49,,
,h.m Pale pink rose, and exquisite azure JUST
the tint Of summer sky ana Aso coo an1 shown
These cloths are reversible. and 1t Is hard TO DC.
cid. which side Is the pretlfeF. i"e' ''"' ~
There are white cloths with colored borders and
do!lies 10 match The white daInask nae JUS. a
tiny spot a heck dash to relieve the PLAIN sur,
face and the borders are In pretty scroli OF roIa
natierns and OF most attractive coloring Ihese
cloths are SOFT; thick and fine. costing from 81 to
dainty appointments makes an attractive picture.
For hos women who k them mere are "a
Grounds and snowy borders overstrewn win VIC,
lots cl.mAt.s. yellow roses, etc. OF pronounce
a,l >. IN .
verse of a Persian shawl some OF these iasnon-
able Jacquard weayes are brought OUT III moIe
delicate. Dresdeniike patterns rae tra som 90 H.
able napkins for cake plates covers lor slaiuS'
rrnv cloths cir.. bewi.derngly oeauu'ui.
Iiren of the smoothest and finest. embroidery OF
d"'.rate and exac, workmanship. drawnwork OF
cobwchlike pattern and marvellous durability iace
~ no reasant homes OF a dozen dINcrent countries
All tend TO make this departn ent OF linen store
@Vha, snrt ~ work Is this ! never saw any so
fin. 50 delicate. yet substantial remarked
pnlTrhhaa, i Favai work" said the salesman. pick
ing M 4 tray cloth having deep insertion about
- ole I'VE have a whole table set OF H. centre
p,l mo eavo bought II previously and know its
,.,lna As delicate as II looks. they say u never
wears ont. The cross threads are an tIa"h out;
,b.n = r.sh is made on the remaining threaiS ana
tnotte1 50 a. 10 make IL firm. on ms ne"
foundation the pattern Is darned m gNliis J., d
distinctive charm all Us own IN io'Ssn ,J,.i row
/ long n piece OF work takes, me result y 500
factory We have work here zone s oy nnd ire
ierI ana Belgium are the headquarters for linen
'aNreyican centropieces which sold for 80
ar. nImv delicate and intricate enough TO be
qyorn AS a cross kerchiet by dowager piece
sold that price tuli yard squarS adr ts inen
This has hanawork enough on II 10 nave occupieu
the maker five six months