The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-21

underneath the shelves for china. and here
the linen in constant use is kept
In TINS day, when 1t is an ordinary thing
tor tasnionaoie folk to have twenty dozen
OF napkins, with everything else in propor-
ton, the old-time linen chest is of little use.
but 1t Is a fad which still prevails with
prlues 10 possess q chest in which their
bridal linen may be packed. Sometimes they
are fortunate in being given an antiuua
carved Golfer. perhaps Of the Fourteenth
Century. but many orders are filled by lead
Ing houses for plain cedar chests with brass
nails and mountings.
Mr. Schwab, the president Of the United
states Steei. Corporation. has one of the fin
est linen closets on any private car. Much
Individual taste Is used in marking linzn.
although fashion is observed in this as in
everything else. Crests are rarely used ex-
cept on handkerch;efs or lingerie. A mono
gram Is considered the correct mode for
I marking table linen. sheets. towels. etc. ON
round cloths the rule is fifteen or eighteen
inches from the center. according to size,
and marked on two sides. For a square
table the cloth is marked at W corners.
the monogram on the table. Al oblong or
square napkin is marked in the corner.
The yacht Aztec. owned by Albert G. Bur
rage, which was recently launched. is said
to have handsomer linen than any other
boat afioat. His tablecloths. costing $50
each. are made to cover a round table Il
feet in diameter. All of the linen is marked
with the head and shoulders OF an Ate,
Indian priest, three inches long. of solid
French embroidery, the actual expression CT
the Indian being wonderfully brought out In
the work. These tablecloths have four en-
5roidered heads, one in each corner. A
similar design is used on all the servants
bedding and linen. but for them il has been
done by machinery.
Many linen sheets not only have the mono
gram of three letters. but also have en-
broidered designs more or less elaborate
across the upper end. Then between the
hem and the embroidery a wide satin rib
bon, harmonizing with the color scheme of
the room. is run through buttonholed Sits
and finished with a bow at one side. This
form Of decoration can easily he carried out
by any deft needlewoman and is exceedingly
effective.
Filet lace has become fashionable for fan
cy work, and by means OF II the woman who
Is accomplished in stitching can make many
beautiful things for her house. The squares
OF lace are Joined with squares Of linen.
many OF the being first embroidered, and
from this combination centerpieces, scsrfs
ana even curtains are made
Bedspreads never were more beautiful.
The most used by fashionable folk. are OF
dainty French organdie or lawn, hem
stitched or embroidered, and finished with a
wide ruffe of the same material Pillow
cases are made to match. or in some cases
the spread is long enough to cover the
bolster. while a vine of embroidery goes
across the Bolster and the cipher monogram
IS Just below. To carry out the color scheme
OF the room a satin spread Is sometimes
used underneath. Satin finished Marseiiies
IN white, but they are principally bought
for country houses In summer.
Towels made OF Italian linen are perhaps