French, Lillie Hamilton, 1854-1939 · New York, Dodd, Mead and company · leaf 120
necessity Imean the existence of lines so uglythat their softening or con-cealment becomes imperative.When a covering is used, itshould match the other hang-ings. It is only with the paint-ing, however (and the mantlemust be painted to match therest of the wood-work) that thehouseholder should… … HOMES AND THEIR DECORATION or morning-room attached, the lounge, the reading-table, the writing-table or desk, some shelves forbooks (never the cheap hanging shelf, however,that is suspended from a picture moulding). Ifthere be no bathroom or dressing-room for theexclusive use of the occupant,…
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