Our homes and their adornments; or, How to build, finish, furnish and adorn a home ... the whole being designed to make happy homes for happy people (1882)
Varney, Almon C. (Almon Clother), b. 1849 · Detroit, J. C.Chilton · leaf 320
. Regarding carpets, much might be said and with littleeffect, as opinions on this subject are very decided. Onewho gets glimpses of many parlors, has observed that in theaverage home the carpet is too costly for the other fur-nishings of the room. HOW TO FUBNISH BOOMS. 289 Imitating the Oriental… … Fig. 65. people can render an apartment very attractive and at thesame time comfortable, with small outlay. The mantel is a feature that never escapes the eye of avisitor; its contents therefore should receive attention. It 19 290 OUB HOMES AND THEIR ADORNMENTS. is the place for the display of…
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