23 Sep 1952
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1952
Page
1
The article promotes Home Fashion Time from September 18 to 27, urging American homemakers to visit stores to see the latest in home decoration. It highlights drapery, upholstery fabrics, and decorative textiles as key influences on a home's look, noting durable fibers, varied textures, and rich colors.
A guide to revealing grain and beauty in old furniture by removing varnish with a quality non inflammable paint remover. Steps include scraping, filling rough areas, sanding, applying shellac, and allowing drying time despite weather.
Mrs. American can find fresh inspiration at Chicago Merchandise Mart's Good Design exhibition. The show spotlights new fibers, prints, textures, and colors for upholstery and window fabrics, featuring man-made blends, orlon, cotton, silk, and wool, plus bold geometric and floral patterns from designers like Alexander Girard and Herman Miller.
The article highlights new wallpaper styles for the season, favoring open motif designs, geometric contrasts, monotone textures, and small-scale scenic papers. It notes these textiles can visually heighten spaces, suit various rooms, and are available at lower prices, with guidance on mixing patterns for varied decor across homes.
A feature on dual-purpose chests of drawers showing flexible use as storage units. Bie Jricher of Ohio State University notes shelves can top chests to add space. An example describes a four unit piece with a three-drawer chest, shelves, sliding doors, and open book shelves, suitable for living rooms or bedrooms.
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