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Nov.emb~r 16, 19?8 ~.ILMET TE LIFE . Two Methods Solve Orient Ia Responsible Painted Furniture for Chrysanthemums Decoration Problem The chrysanthemum is a flower . of . Decoration of the painted furniture the east, the. Japanese and Chinese beginning their study and culture of ts a pro~lem for the painter to face. The easaest method of decoration is this flower more than two thousand to use color medallions. Some .of years ago. By the Japanese it is these are pasted on the furniture and term~d "Queen of the Flowers," and Others are they have named the month in covered with shellac. transfer . desig~s which are put onto which its' blooms are at their height . the furmture Itself. Decoration such "Kiku Dzuki" in honor of the chrysanthemum. . a~ this gives t~e f~rniture a professtonal look whtch ts a life-saver for The progenitor of this flower is the person whose spirit is willing but the same plant which grows wild in whose artistic ability is a little doubtChina and Japan, and it is from ful. chrysanthemum indicum and chrysAnother method is using the colored anthemum sinense that the present enamels which come in small cans. A varieties have been grown. After variety of positive colors is offered by the Chinese and Japanese began tC' the makers of these enamels. · The cultivate the flower thoroughly design may be madt! by the painter about t~ eighth century, it became and transfered to the furniture by car- an object of admiration, evidenced bon paper or by coating the back of by its frequent appearance in their the tracing paper with chalk and going art and literature. over the design with a pencil. The In 1689 the flower was growing in advantage of the latter method is that Holland. In 1754 it was introduced the chalk may be rubbed off if the in England but soon disappeared pencil slips or the outline is a ·little there. It was then introduced to wobbly. The enamel may be used France and reintroduced to Engin the consistency which is -comes in land. In 1820 there were only the can. twenty varieties, the present numThe difficulty with enamels is that bers of varieties being produced the colors may not be blended to harsince then. monize with an off-color rug or drap. eries. For instance, if the color predominati~g in the drapes is a shade of A new material has been devised orange, no enamel may be purchased for Jampshades which is greatly benein this color. Mixing of oils with the enamels or mixing powdered colors is fited by an occasional application of an extremely doubtful job. Tubes of soap and water. The shades are bound paint ground in japan may be bought together with a special tape which inat some of the paint stores and the sures their stability. color desired mixed. It is practical to mix some of the enamel used to paint Rayon is being used more and more the furniture with this if the color will for curtainin~. A rayon gauze is remix right. As this acts like a flat commendec Tor casement curtains. Oilpaint, the design may be varnished cloth has also come to the fore with over after it i.; dry to give it the same !1ew designs and a consequent increase 1 gloss as. th,e furniture. in adaptability. PROTECT HEALTH ~d ·PREVENT SMUDGY WALLS with ·VALJFFMAN \ ~.....!tllt1..8'3suus SPECIAL OFFER Until Nov. 24th on Almetal Shields $}~ up to 10 sections. All Shields and Enclosures equipped with Humidifiers. Finished and tailored to match your furniture or decorations. Most beautiful Radiator Furniture in America · Exclusive patented features essential for protection found only in KAUFFMAN RADIATOR SHIELDS American Metal Products Corp. World's Largest Ma,·fact·rer of Radiator Shields a·d E·clos·res 605 N. Michigan Ave. Superio~ 7562 Good Housekeeping Shop · 1565 Sherman Ave. Greenleaf 2390 Holiday Specials In preparation for the coming holi~ay season we are offering a number of very appropriate articles for your inspection. You may obtain through a visit to our store many excellent ideas as to home and table preparation during the holidays. Be/ore Winter Comes Begin That Rock Garden FEW landscape settings exceed in fascination the ever-allur- ing rock garden. There is something about its formality that marks its owner as one of sophisticated tastes-while in contradiction it has a careless informality that appeals to the lover of nature in her wilder and stranger moods. Our experience in designing and building rock gardens will be of interest to those contemplating the addition of this pleasing touch to their own home grounds. Lamps Glassware Pottery Pewter Antiques Furnishings ·Painters and Decorators OUR CATALOGUE SENT ON REQUEST Telephone Highland Park 52.3 Austin..Techau & Co., Inc. 930 Spanish Court Wilmette, Ill. Opposite Teatro del Lago IN Landscape GardeninB 49. PRAIRIE AVENUE HIGHWOOD. ILL