CHAPTER IV

FURNITURE

By OLIVER R. WILLIAMSON

The quest of the beautiful--Ancient designs--The Arts and Crafts--Mission
furniture--Comfort, aesthetic and physical--Older models in
furniture--Mahogany and oak--Substantiality--Superfluity--Hall
furniture--The family chairs--The table--The
davenport--Bookcases--Sundries--Willow furniture--The dining
table--Discrimination in choice



CHAPTER V

HOUSEHOLD LINEN

By SARAH CORY RIPPEY

Linen, past and present--Bleached and
"half-bleached"--Damask--Quality--Design--Price and size--Necessary
supply--Plain, hemstitched, or drawn--Doilies and table
dressing--Centerpieces--Monograms--Care of table linen--How to
launder--Table pads--Ready-made bed linen--Price and quality--Real
linen--Suggestions about towels