New-York tribune., 1902-08-17

To begin with the smallest Of the lot is a closet
dedicated solely to footwear. This is let into
the wall of the dressing room close to the floor to
a depth of u inches or so; it IS about 20 inches
high and 31z feet wide, and all the space is divided
into compartments. each large enough to hold
pair of shoes The door opens down and out
ward. like the of desk
Then there is a bonnet closet of ample propor-
tions and beautiful finish. which is a genuine
novelty. The door is mounted a long mirror,
above which is an electric light. and the interior
is divided by slim partitions into twelve sections
of about the size of a large bonnet box, every
one of which is lined with blue silk
Close to the bonnet closet is parasol closet, Of
about the dimensions of medium size wardrobe.
and finished beneath with one shallow drawer.
In the floor Of the closet are sunk small circular
wells about seven inches apart. and these are
directly in line with round holes bored into a
shelf or partition placed about thirty inches higher
up. few inches above this. again. is another
partition fitted with wells. which in turn corre-
spond holes in the top partition twenty-five
inches or so higher still The closet holds about
two dozen parasO1s each held upright in its own
place without touching the other
Before = parasOI is put away it is shrouded in
a loose muslin cover. which is kept in the drawer
below.
much larger closet, designed for miscellaneous
articles is divided down the middle and fitted on
each side from top TO bottom with shelves. which
may be drawn out and pushed hack like drawers
curb or fence about two and a half inches nigh.
The lingerie closet. perhaps the most enchanting
of ALL is closed with glass doors which conceal
nothing OF the exquisite examples of sneerest lawn
and flmy lace, tied with satin ribbons, that load
the shelves. .
which are kept the neglgees. kimonOs and tea
gowns. now such important feature OF every
fashionable womanS wardrobe
The main closet for gowns Is really q room eight
feet square, lighted by electricity In the centre
the space underneath filed with shallow drawers
intended for the storing of waists. etc A lattice
work wooden canopy high above, IS studded with
hooks from which hang the gowns. and the hang.,
hooks some higher than others. so as TO accommo-
skirts of all lengths. which are placed along
the sides of the room
Even in the smallest of the guest rooms Of this
house the closet. designed with a drawer peio%;
shelves above and hanging space between, IS hned
throughout with striped satin of a color TO cor
respond with the furnishings of the room, ana
each Includes croSSJreeS or hangers paCdeu. SlLA
kimonO of like color and d shoe pocket containing
bath and bedroom slippers
Not far from the bOudOir OF the mistress IS ln5
linen closet-enchanting TO view Like that devoteu
TO lingerie il has glass front which reveals rows
OF shelves adorned with piles OF unSOled nnel.
which represent the acme of twentieth century
luxury in such manufactures. and incidentally q
small fortune themselves The shelves were
lined with blue silk, and each variety OF sneet.
tabIecoth. napkin and was lied IN clusters
OF a dozen with broad blue satin ribbon
Best of all the remarkable prodlgahCy OF cLoSSts
In this house is not confined to above stairs ZOE
the housekeepers. the buffers. the cooks CONAN
alike repete with them. illustrating even more
emphaticaIly than does the particular domain Q,
the mistress the wonderful cOnvenienceS Incdentai
to the modern closet.