CHAPTER IV. THE STORY OF TEXTILES

Materials woven by hand and machine, embroidered, or the combination of the two known as Tapestry.--Painted tapestry.--Art fostered by the Church.--Decorated walls and ceilings, 13th century, England.

SHADES

Fixtures, as well as mantelpiece, must follow architect's scheme.--Plan wall space for furniture.--Shades for lights.--Important as to line and colour.

Coloured gauze sash-curtains.--Window shades of glazed linen, with design in colours.--Striped canvas awnings.

Selecting pictures.--Pictures as pure decoration.--"Staring" a picture.--Restraint necessary in hanging pictures.--Hanging miniatures.

Where interest centres abound piano.--Where piano is part of ensemble.

Articles placed upon them.

FISH GLOBES

Value as colour notes.

Proportions, tiles, andirons, grates.

A man's bathroom.--A woman's bathroom.--Bathroom fixtures.--Bathroom glassware.