The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
Sa1vot HoVoltioS.
Your Grandfathcr's Silver Watch
Makes the Smartest Pin Cushion.

Your Grandfathcr's SILVER aich
Makes the Smartcst Pin Cushion.
Probably there are few families that
have not somewhere carefully laid away
q small collection of old-time watches
which vary in style from the round, thick
bullseye down to uhe Hat open-faced
gold watch.
The works Of these watches are prac-
tically valueless and the cases would
bring a trlning amount If sold for either
Old gold or silver. Sentiment seems 10
cling about the faithful tlmeplcce, ana
here IS a way Of bringing them INTO ac-
ton once more as small piucushionS Tor
the bereal.
The change IS readily made. Simply
have a silyersmith take out the works
aud cut of and nh In the hole left by
the thumb piece. The round metal case
is then ready. and an admirable recep-
tacle 10 hold the pincushion which should
be snuggly fitted to it and made OF q
shade OF velvet that matches the bureau
trimmings. Cay cOlors are by TAR the
most effective.
We may find many Of the old Dutch
watches 20 bee fancifully engraved win
ships and Windmills: and when TINS Is
so and they are well made up. they form
quite the q.ece de resistance ln a blue
and white room. The greater amount
of old English and American watches
commemorate the ancestors thaI
wore them by having large monoSraihS
uDon the cases. r..
Eighty years ago ladies were busy do
ing bead-work. and made for themselves
boautifullv designed bags. or reucules
as they were then called, 70 hang over
their wrists and carry their mouchoH
fan and other tr.fcs Of necessity.
A favorite design IN those days appears
90 to,e been Dansles of violcts IN al
the varied shades Of lavender ana p"Iple'
80, q biocl ground The durability or lneir
r,.terial sawed the bags from destiuclioh'
and when they passed out OF tasiiion
tu,e tho watches. they were lald asiue
Nth other elories OF the past. one never
knows how these things come aoou'' ou0
M the present time they nave resalileu no
good graces Of fashion and are pasAi"e
i'm her blandest smiles. ,...
They are no longer worn over iHe 49,,
however. but are fastened 10 80
silver clasps and suspended rom ~
belt. Across the bottom they are iNis..' \, -
With a fine beaded fringe apou- All III
I'm depth. Panne velvet or sueie "ie -,
gardei "a the most ati'i'A'''-N-@
with which to line them. ..
Tho long crocheted and peaueu 80. 80
with slip rings in the center -, ~
now TO be seen again. ana hoI" -. -,
inc their long absence from society ol
,bnut "A wears. have about them qul,e
an air Of smartness. The ah-over DlacA
ones are undoubtedly looked upon WIN
Tho Greatest amount Of favor. Ihey are
liobf and pleasant 10 carry ana looN
o5tro,nelv fetching when buckled IN lho
belts OF summer gowns. ,,,o,
Dointv hits of hand needlework on liheii
that come from the garnet are also ope l,.
) ing our ewes with astonishmehl a. 'ilo.
eToness when we see them made lh,o
| the short yokes and collars that are III
I vogue. -. -, ,.ort, Won
.That IA an exquisite bit OF work you
have on the neck Of your red silk gown
one girl told another. .,,.
yes" her friend replied glibly' 1T was
once my great-grandfather's night cap.
'You mean the one whose portrait hangs
| in the libraryY -.
looks as though he had been brought UP
~, red-hot nails. His nfantile wardrobe
,'H,,-o,-o, was most luxurious. You would
/ 49, o,,,,oilv envious Of the fancy aprons
| r no made out Of his baby dresses.
- Won the hand work of them puts
- storne the embroidery do while wear
49, tbem After cutting them INTO
-. .be, only need a narrow edge OF
-, 90 be frilled around them and 10
az -. decorated with two plated
noo,,ots 81 n broader lace OF the same
49, then fasten them TO soft pieces
% NJ. sule and wear them tied about
% ,1v 'v waist with a large bow at the side.
T Tn really are quite perfect '-boston