Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16

some OF the leading homes OF this city. In
paperhaHging. decorating and frescong Mr..
Richards has achieved a reputation for
doing the very finest work, and has dec
GRATED some of the most beautiful homes
IN the northwestern section OF the city
throughout: every room being done under
his supervision.
Visitors to the establishment Of Mr..
Richards will be struck by the beauty Of
his show room. The ceiling Of this room
represents a beautiful hand-painted music
scheme on canvas supported by scroll work
modelled IN plaster and gh-Ighted with
gold leaf The whole effect is ono Of high
art in decoration. This work represents
the ability OF the establishment. and Is one
Of the most eloquent testimonials any In
tending patron could desire.
Mr.. Richards carries a full line Of hang
3ngs OF the choicest fabrics. rioh velours
and cretons. silks and other material. with
paper to match.
He carries the largest and most complete
line OF wall papers Of any establishment
south OF New York. close to a million rolls
being in stock, from which any fancy may
be gratifled or any color scheme success
fully realized.
The business was established in 1897 and
since that time has doubled itself each
year in volume. When business was begun
only eight or ten men were required to do
the paperhanging. decorating and other
work. This year sixty-fivs men have been
that have come IN.
This establishment makes a speciality Of
taking complete charge OF the handsome
homes Of leading people and decora ting,
frescoing and hanging paper throughout,
according to an artistic color scheme. and
IN such a way as to preserve an aesthetic
harmony In the decoration.
In this class OF work he has been sought
by some of the leading people Of the city,
who feel that upon his Judgment they can
rely, and whose work will give them entire
satisfaction.
He carries in stock the new French panel
wall paper. now so desirable for parlors.
A pressed or satin damask paper Is used
for the panels. with a plain styling around
divided by molding with plaster orna-
ments at each corner and sometimes at top
Of each panel This plaster decoration ap-
pears on the ceiling to help out the dainty
elegance of such q treatment.
For dining room or library there are the
tapestry effects. that rival in richness the
material itself Many Of these effects are
suitable for halls. especially set figures and
oriental effects.
For bed rooms light. dainty effects In
paper are found desirable. and the new
papers carried BY this establishment and
its mode OF handling them accomplishes
this to perfection.
For bath rooms or kitchens there are
many clever designs In vanished tileA
This establishment - glad At all timas
10 show Its goods and to make suggestions
- to their use. The stock Il 10 complete
patrons have little difficulty In finding 1ust
what they desire.
The business has grown steadily since tn
Beginning. and Mr.. Richards Is now con.
tsmplating further extending It by adding
line OF decorative furniture. which wll
enable him to suggest the proper furnish
engs to 60 with the various decorative
schemes Of the houses In which he u called
upoa to display his skill.
One Of the greatest helps to persons con-
eempiatng the decoration of their homes u
<hs making OF water color sketches Of pro-
posed decorative work These sketches,
which are submitted free by Mr.. Richards
- intending customers. are Q wonderful
assistance in selecting the proper style Of
Daper. hangings and other accessories; and
afs executed by bis artist In any period Of
decoration.
DIR. Richards u . native Of washington.
end has persistently catered 20 the hs2
class Of people. ana has acquired Q name
Dor magnificent WORK. Hi success has
0ems a. the result Of Q devotion 20 him
Standards and the exercise Of . progressive
md entsspzesing SPIRIT