Beautiful homes. Or, Hints in house furnishing (1878)
Williams, Henry T, Jones, C. S., Mrs · New York, H. T. Williams · leaf 263
and cozy appearance to the seat. After covering the sofa asdescribed, finish oif with cord or flat furniture gimp and fresh tassels; fringearound the bottom is very elegant if deep and heavy. An Afghan rug, either crocheted or of silk or soft woolen goods, should behung across the arm and back of… … Fig. 248. as it frequently is, for a brief siesta. For this purpose, nothing can be betterthan parts of old discarded silk dresses, made into some tasteful design ofpatchwork. The illustration. Fig. 248, is given to show our readers how an old sofa maybe renovated and made to appear really tasteful…
Interior decoration · Decoration and ornament
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