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.
[CHAPTER V] CANDLESTICKS, LAMPS, FIXTURES FOR GAS AND ELECTRICITY, AND 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.
[CHAPTER VI] WINDOW SHADES AND AWNINGS
Coloured gauze sash-curtains.—Window shades of glazed linen, with design in colours.—Striped canvas awnings.
[CHAPTER VII] TREATMENT OF PICTURES AND PICTURE FRAMES
Selecting pictures.—Pictures as pure decoration.—"Staring" a picture.—Restraint necessary in hanging pictures.—Hanging miniatures.
[CHAPTER VIII] TREATMENT OF PIANO CASES
Where interest centres abound piano.—Where piano is part of ensemble.
[CHAPTER IX] TREATMENT OF DINING-ROOM BUFFETS AND DRESSING-TABLES