Middletown transcript., 1909-10-23
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HOUSEHOLD LETTER
The Brides Linen Chest

/ Tie chest stocked with household linen
aud napery is a most important part of
the outfit of every girlwho is looking for
ward to her wedding day, and it's contents
are only limited by the environment and
circumstances of the family.
The Linen Shower
The L rtL Shower which is the popu-
lar form for congratuIatory gifts, on the
announcement of an engagement, often
forms the nucleus Of the collection, though
many girls have several handsome pieces
of their own work for beginning. Cen
tres, doilits, runners, and tea clCt rs, as
well as embroidered and lace trimmed
fittings for chiffonier and dressing table
are the usual articles sent, and while all
white decorations are still favorites.
ColOred Embroideries
in floral designs are being revived TO
considerable extent. The designs are used
in connection with draWnWork, or with
lace borders and insertions. And among
the smaller articles, sets OF washable nap
kin rings, candle shades, or menu frames
which are like small photograph frames
are very much liked.
some Novel Doiliss
For plate doilies, and other sets to be
used on the polished table, lace trimmed
and pierced linen embroideries in all
white are most used Some very novel
doilies solely for decoration are made by
embroidering, matching floral designs OF
from three pieces up, on plain linen.
These take the form of sprays, wreaths,
punches or baskets Of blossoms and are
done in coIors, the edges of the pattern
carefully buttonholed to allow OF their
being cut out when finished. These are
placed on the lace cloths or centres after
the manner of natural flowers, and per.
init considerable variety of effect.
Table Laess
Cluny is the most desirable all round
lace for the Bridal chest, since it looks
well anywhere and is not too perishable
and costly for use. Filet laces combined
with e Cluny, embroideries AMI even
Duchess lace are among the show pieces
that are suitable only where surroundings
are palalial. A moderately sized cloth of
this description sells at $500.
Japanese Renaissance
Renaissance made by the japanese in
smooth neat finish at the price OF the
coarse pieces sold on bargain counters
that brought this style into disrepute, is
again making successful bid for popular
favor. English pierced embroideries COM
bine well with lace, or are in themselves
sufficiently decorative to be a welcome
addition to the brides stores.
Everyday Line
For the daily needs, the napery that |
must go constantly to the laundry and |
emerge fresh and attractive, and useful |
for long time, there are Scotch damask |
in good patterns of pure linen at from 81 |
per yard up. Irish, German and French
linens all come in any desired degree of |
satiny fneness and in beautiful matched |
patterns, so that there is an endless var
iety for choice to suit all tastes and pocket
books.
Wise Buying
No experienced housekeeper will con-
slider buying poor quality, cheap, trashy,
materials that will not stand the test of
laundering or wear. There are always
we'll known reliable brands of linen and
cotton sheets and pillow cases like those
of the Defender Manufacturing Co., that
are not extraVagantly priced, but are well
cut and made and sized correctly, and
keep shapely and good looking as long as
they are used.
Single Sizes Most Needed
Now that two single beds rather than
the old fashionable double sizes are the
rnIe in furnishing the narrow sheets are
most in demand, and the medium size
pillow, two to bed replacing the older
style. ELEANOR FRANCES.