Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14
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The object of its being made of the ma
terial mentioned is because of it's wash
able qualities, and, again, several of these
spreads may be provided. and daintiness
be assured at small expense.
FIoissart IN his interesting chronicles
speaks of q silver cradle and It's accom-
pdniment of a silver bathing tube, what
ever this attachment may be- as among
tie frequently to be met with accessories
| of a wealthy family. Our own times have
furnished some elaborate specimens In the
cradle line. multimillionaire baby now
roposes In crib OF mother-of-pearl with
gold and ivory mountfngS.
In the white sanitary nursery the tiny
chiffonier and dressing table are OF enamel
| cd wood, and the nurses chairs are OF
wicker painted In an ivory tone. A pretty
little screen to cut off the air when baby
is bathing stands In convenient corner and
completes the actual furnishings of this
charminsly dainty and artistic apartment.
Limitless in Number.
The things which may be bought in the
way of baby's toilet accessories are almost
limtless. The oldest kind of a bath tub
that Is still used is the old fashioned one OF
wood with partition in the middle and q
tall basket handle. About the sides of the
bowl are painted miniature Cupids. Each
partition Of the bowl holds about quart
of water. Still another dainty little bathing
, continuance which should reconcile the
small victim to the tortures of the tub Is
of wicker in two compartments, the top
one holding the washing bowl, while be-
low are compartments for holding soap
dish, powder box and sponge bowl
The baby of today must have his own
dressing table, and this Is sanitary and
untTimmed. 1t consists of a round. low ia
bic covered with linen spread, beautifully
embroidered which, like the bed spread.
may be replaced by another when Its pris-
tine freshness is past.
The Smartest way of diSposing of the
dainty layette is 10 have a few shirt waist
boxes of varying sizes prettily covered and
trimmed with ribbon bows and slightly per-
TUNED with sachetS. Speaking of bows re-
minds me that the well-equipped wardrobe
must boast complete set of bows, includ-
ing rosettes, butterflies and large bowknots.
TO decorate the ends of baskets, pillows,
quilt and baby carriage. and the fashion
able fad is to have the lining and body
of the baby cart match in color Pale pink
enameled carriages lined with the same
becoming shade fascinating perambu-
lators for the wealthy infant to take the
air in.
A Toilet Set
The handsomest toilet sets consist OF
twenty-seven pieces, but the average
baby's toilet is made with a set of seven
articles Extravaganza runs riot in these
accessories, and the millionaire infant
often has his toilet articles of gold or sill
YER, set with gems Just as attractive ana
much more sensible. even where money Is
no consideration, is the celuloid toilet set
having sprays of forget-me-nots painted
on its different pieces. The newest sets OF
celluloid are painted with lucky hearts In
delicate shades of green.
The weighing scales must not be forgot
ten. The latest scale designs are tall and
slender, standing on the ground, and the
weighing part rests upon low table built
especially for it. On these scales the baby
is weighed every week.
The measuring stick is another neces-
sity and is a yard long and painted with
cute chldren's figures. Some of the sticks
are lettered, How high will the baby
grow?"
Then come triple mirrors to hang on the
wall. They are small and designed for the
baby's use, the nurse holding the tot up
every day to survey himself back ana
front. The usefulness of this proceeding
Is not evident to the average person out
side of the baby culture cult.
All these sanitary and new-fangled ideas
will not supplant in the heart of most
mothers their love of dainty frou-frou
things for the king or queen of the
nursery. They will cling with pleasure to
the toilet basket of net lace trimmed and
beribboned and to the crib with its cur
tains of muslin and ruffies of lace Iooped
up with huge bows of satin ribbon.
GRACE GRISCOM.