Evening star., 1941-12-05

satisfactory, and most inexpensive,
but you must remember to keep
them filled. There is also new de-
vice known as "moisturator' which
automatically provides the proper
amount of moisture for the whole
house. This may be installed IN your
house beneath = radiator. 1t IS
usable with any type Of heat and
after being connected with the water
line requires no further servicing or
attention. This undoubtedly would
serve your purpose. and will be
glad to send you the name OF the
manufacturer under separate cover.
Dear Miss NOVEL;: I would like to
purchase some Indian rugs and Das-
kets but am not sufficiently informed
to know the good" things from the
others. Are there any books might
get which discuss this point? L. K.
Answer-Yes, indeed, the library
has many books which are fascinat-
ing on this subject. You will fnd
color plates Of the finest examples
Of rugs and other articles which are
in the museums and private collec-
tions In the country. As far as !
know, there is not now available any
small guide that would give advice
on the best articles to buy. We have
in washington two shops, which are
located in the lobby Of the Com
merce Building and the Indian Arts
and Crafts Shop at the new Interior
Building. Here you will find only
authentic Indian made goods, and
the attendants at the shops will be
able to give you the best advice
available. These shops are a non
profit agency serving as an outlet for
Indian goods. and as such are able
to offer materials at prices equal to
those on the Indian reservations.
Dear Miss NOVEL;: We are having
trouble with paper and paint which
fakes of the wall over the chimney
above the fireplace. Could this be
caused by the heat? The wall feels
cold and damp to nv hand. The
rest OF the room is all right.
Answer-It Is probable that the
plaster is right on the brick CHM
nev 30 that any moisture or damp
that is in the bricks is transferred
through the plaster, making the
paint and paper chip of. To COM
pletely obviate it. it will be neces-
sary to take the plaster of the wall,
dampproof the chimney and then
plaster over a furring strip, which
makes an air space between the
bricks and the plaster.
Dear Miss NOVEL;: I am planning
to do a draped dressing table for a
Young girl. She has asked for pink
taffeta with embroidered organdie
ruffles In white around the skirt
Though I want to do it just the way
she wishes 1t. feel that this will be
most impractical and that the effect
after q few months will be most
disappointing. H. G. T.
Answer-This plan would be more
practical with different selection
Of material. Taffeta is not wash
able and would have to be dry
cleaned. and the organdie rufline
looks its very best when washed and
ironed, with the result that it will
not be possible to get the best use
from the two materials by combin
ing them. II the young lady wants
tafYeta, I would suggest that you
make 1t all Of taffeta with either a
tailored corded edge or a taf1eta
RUNE to finish it. Or, if it is the
embroidered lingerie ruffle she loves
use this on pink organdie skirt
over sateen underskirt. Then the
whole skirt may be sent to the dry
cleaner with perfect results. or the
latter one may be washed and ironed
while wet and be crisp and new
again. Either choice would be most
attractive.