Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-15
Summer Homes
and Furniture.S


from tree Of such stanch, enduring qualities that
from it was derived the pseudonym Of one Of our
greatest presidents.
The log cabin Is the historic house of America
the dwelling of the pioneers who built up this
country Therefore is surrounded with great as
sociations. Every man, woman and child in the
national capital should this cabin, for to all
will it have some interest beyond its picturesque
character. 1t will be reproduced by this firm for
any one, a summer home or mountain lodge.
Near the cabin may be seen a very large collec-
ton Of Old Hickory furniture, such as was used
in early days, and the embodiment Of comfort and
ease.
silver birch summer house has also been erect
ed on the spacious furniture floor, where you can
see Just how one made to your order like 1t would
look your grassy lawn, whether in town. coun-
try at shore large japanese lamp graces
the Interior and all around the roof on the outside
suspended japanese lanterns In gay and varied
colors. Within and without quaint pieces Of
rustic furniture, and at the entrance is q keg-
shaped jardiniere stand. This OPEN air house and
surroundings are SO delightful and simply artistic,
that what could be more pleasant rendezvous
for the family delightful place to entertain COM
pany and serve tea or luncheon In summer time?
Prairie grass is Of the very elegant styles Of
OF colors in the warm season, and the soft dull
shade Of this product Of the grassy plains is
full and refreshing to the eye, while the designs
pleasing and artistic. The pieces are sub
stantially well beautifully made and finished
with heavy cord. or rather grass rope, forming
handsome ornamentation. Tables with round or
shield tops are graceful and attractive. Those
large easy chairs, with rolling arms and plant
seats, invite to rest and repose.
Imagine a cool. airy room with woven prairie
grass covering the floor, green shades at the win
dows, with those airy madras curtains draped
gracefully on either side Of charming grassy seat;
green jardiniere stand supporting plumy palm;
a grass table in the center, settee to side,
and all around and about those delightful chairs Of
ferng the that invigorates both body and
MUD. and you will have an irresistible, ideal
scene that you can reproduce In perfect reality in
your own home. - .lt
Prairie grass window seats are things Of conven-
fence and utility, well as ease and elegance
You might not think from their ornate and at
tractively designed exteriors that the grass is
woven over dressed wooden boxes which may serve
repositories of SUITS shirt waists, shoes-any-
thing you wish to have at hand but out Of sight.
Prairie grass rugs there are-various in sizes
green with dry strawcolor stripes along the sides,
handsome and durable-moreover, inexpensive.
Maple furniture is cool looking and comfortable,
and well adapted to the summer cottage. There
are chairs. rockers and settees, having seats and
backs Of split redwood in corresponding finish.
These are suitable to the veranda and quite effect
i've in rooms. Tables, drcssers and other
pieces may be selected in maple, and a charmingly
tasteful effect may be completed with the white
draperes displaying dainty art borders, whose
floral patterns will lend pleasing tone Of color to
the general maple effect.
Arts and Crafts is a handsome, unique and serv
iceable furniture for summer well for all sea-
sons Of the year. This mission furniture, 1t Is
also known, aside from its artistic appearance, has
superlative features OF comfort In those wide
lounges and capacious chairs with leather cushions
which suggest forgetfulness Of all the cares Of ife
Books pleasant companions during the season
Of recreation, and they will be doubly agreeable in
library fitted in this cOngenial mission, or it
might be called historic, poetic, romantic, furni-
ture.
Dining room sets In this dark, rich antique
style, that centuries ago graced the kings royal
palace and the PEASANTS humble cot.
The fumed oak mission bed room suites. in soft
est green tints arc especially well suited to sum
mer homes.
II you wish to know how quantity fine. how
charmingly restful, how attractivey picturesque Is
the Arts and Crafts, just come and see the
Dutch Den,' which is fitted up in the old mis-
sion style. and has already attracted hundreds OF
visitors, who have been charmed with its fur
n!ture and decorations.
Rest and not only considered in
this stores alreaching provision for the season Of
vacation and relaxation. Here are the fashionable
outdoor games-the appurtenances Of tennis, base
ball and other sports.
Children we'll as grown people have been
thought Of and there are many things to mako
them healthful and happy. Digging in the sand is
their delight and here are their tools and pretty
sand mods Also garden sets and outdoor games
Also toys and useful articles-little tin buckets,
baskets and numerous other trthes for their health
and pleasure.
Hammocks were never before offered in such
varied construction. A new one has q canopy, SO
that you may be shielded from the sun rain
while resting or reading in the open air.
Lawn swings. also. are in varied styles, and for
both grown and little people. Some have single
seats. others double facing seats An immense
one Of silver birch has swinging from the pole a
large settee.
new feature of this ver-progressive store is a
complete line Of photograph supplies-kodaks cam
eras. everything This will be convenient and sat-
isfactory to patrons who delight in the fascinating
outdoor amusement of taking pictures. catching
permanent glimpses Of nature in beauteous spring
and summer garb There are also here, for mount
ing them. appropriate albums, In several sizes.
soft. dark gray, with photographs lettered In
white relief.
dark room has been arranged near the photo
graphic exhibit. SO that amateurs others may
develop their own pictures, or have them develop
ed and printed in excellent style.
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