Evening star., 1937-09-16

the smallest work of one of the IA
nous masters. No matter who the
artist is, if his work is something that
you prize for even sentimental reasons,
then take the same care of it. BY all
means don't attempt to do any work
on it yourself, regardless of how simple
the process may seem. for it takes an
expert to do il properly, so that it
will not be marred.
Etchings and steel engravings also
need attention, for they are very apt
to become mildewed from a damp wall
or home that has been closed. Mil
dew on pictures is very serious thing,
for if not taken in time it eats into
the paper, and then it is impossible to
restore your picture to its original
state. However, if taken at an early
stage an expert will be able to fix it.
The same holds true with age spots,
that seem to develop Tor no apparent
reason. These brown marks which ruin
the looks of a picture, are usually seen
IN ones that have the old type frame
with the wooden backs that are done
in strips, allowing the light and
weather elements to work on the back
of the picture.
Just because picture is framed with
glass over the face is no sign that
dirt hasn't sifted through. So inspect
each one carefully, especially those
that are over a radiator, and at the
first signs of dirt marks have them
attended to, for, once again. if the dirt
is left on for years it will ruin the
finest etching.
EEP up with the styles of picture
frames just as you do with clothes
and other things, for nothing can
make well-appointed, up-to-date
home look more old fashioned than
heavy, ornate old frames. l don't
mean you have to have ultra mod
ernistic framing, but have your paint
ings put in simple frames that are
appropriate to the picture and see
how it will improve the looks of a
room.
If you will look through all your
pictures you will probably find that
you have some lovely frames that are
put away due to the fact that you
are not interested in the subject. Get
to work, check what odd pictures you
have and see If they won't fit into
one or another of the frames that is
more in tune with our times. A bit
OF thought on this matter and you
will probably be able to work won
ders with little shifting around
When you decide. take your prizes to a
picture frame shop and they will do
the job inexpensively for you, be-
sides putting your frames in first-class
condition with new easels and glass
If necessary.
II you are looking for new pictures.
there are lovely prints that are copies
OF the old masters, as we'll as the mod
ernistic designs; also etchings, many
OF them signed by the artist. l saw
some charming English hunting prints
and coach scenes, which are par
tlcularly attractive in a den or mans
room. If you have a son or daughter
who is fond of sailing or airplanes.
buy them some of the colorful prints
portraying the thing they like best.
If their rooms have great deal of
color in them, purchase the black and
white etchings, which are always ef-
fectiye.
For your bedroom, or the guest room.
there are lovely small French prints,
as well as the larger, more colorful
type. If you have a modernistic, one
room apartment. select one of the
colorful prints of the new school that
is framed in severely plain, pure
White, frame
When making your selection con-
slider each room carefully and then
stick to type; don't put a hunting
print and a lovely old French one in
the same room. Another thing TO re-
member is, don't crowd your walls!
No matter how handsome your pic
lures are, 1t will only detract from
the we'll arranged, restful effect for
which you are striving in your home.