Samplers of Other Days A New York Look at Historic Embroidery
A feature on samplers from Elizabeth Hinde dated 1645 through 19th century forms. It covers origins from early bands to mid eighteenth century borders, regional styles of American Irish Scottish and English pieces, and collector Alexander Drake’s notable holdings.
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Elizabeth Hinde
Elizabeth
Mitchell Stephenson
Chaucer
Asia
United States
Alexander W. Drake
New York
Drake
Mam
Mr. Drake
North of England
Fancy Collars and Ties Featured in Colored Ribbon Work
The article describes several decorative collars and ties. No 1 shows a tucked net collar with satin bands and a ribbon knot field, using deep purple, pale lavender and white silk for flower-like detailing. No 2 features a linen collar with embroidered fund and cut-out sections. No 3 uses striped lawn with a butterfly motif on a linen tie, Nos 4 and 5 are linen with lace inserts, and No 6 is white linen with a curved top band.
Fragmentary Note Suggests Worth of Collectibles
A fragmented passage hints at items gaining value beyond their current peaceable state. It suggests collectors may benefit by acting with prudence and foresight amid evolving market interest.
A Simple Library and Furnishings Insight
A fragment describes a living room setup with plain bookcases, oval oak table, and pictures, plus a note on shopping behavior from a New York Globe snippet. It mentions five percent shoppers, classifying women buyers into four groups, focusing on the motivated fourth group. Also advice on varnish timing and using bright sunlight, and a tip about catnip to deter mice.
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New York Globe
Green Decor Sets Calm Room, Chair and Drapery Describe
Description notes a green leather chair matching the green walls covered in burlap. Curtains appear as green net or china silk, creating a simple restful atmosphere in the room, signed by BR. DE LA BAUME.
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Anne
BR. DE LA Baume
Rose Geranium Leaves as Cake Flavoring
The article notes that rose geranium leaves add fragrance to cakes, suggesting two to several leaves placed under buttered paper in the cake tin. It claims this method is superior and cheaper than rose water. It also advises wrapping a hot cloth around a mold to loosen a cold or frozen dessert.
Sandwich variations for afternoon teas recipe guide
The passage lists several cream cheese sandwich ideas for afternoon teas. Onion cream uses Philadelphia cream cheese with minced onion between thin buttered bread. Pepper cream uses cream cheese with green peppers. Lettuce mayonnaise uses lettuce spread with mayonnaise. Olive cream blends olives with cream cheese between brown or whole wheat bread. Peanut butter adds cream to peanut butter between thin bread. Cream jam sandwiches pair jam on one slice with cream cheese on the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Mabel and the Mush Habit at Table
A mother warns Mabel to stop mashing soup to imitate guest Mrs Brown. Mabel’s sharp eyes reveal the scene as she blurts that Mrs Brown is mushing. The tale ends with a moral about table manners and wit.
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Mabel
Mrs. Brown
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