NEW OUTLOOKS every home Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2020 with funding from Columbia University Libraries https://archive.org/details/newoutlooksforevOOscra ELEVENTH EDITION Till-: WINDOWS ARF, THF EVES OF THE HOUSE NEW OUTLOOKS iFTVWIW HOj\!E PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS FOR EVERY ROOM IN THE HOUSE THE SCRANTON LACE COMPANY SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA NEW YORK MONTREAL CHICAGO TEXTILE PL'ILniN’C 4rfi UNITY BUILDING 1510 REPUBLIC BUILDING 205 FIFTH AVENUE TORONTO U> Vl'ELLlNCTON STKEFT.WEST ( 1 AMiS H J AMILMiN ) .. Copyright, 1918, by The Scranton Lace Company The Windows Are the Eyes of the House ... ... Frontispiece The Art of Window Draping.4 Halls and Entrance Doors An Entrance With Character ............ 6 The Colonial Entrance Hall ........... 8 Libraries Corner of Library .............. 10 The Window in the Library ........... 12 Over the Built-in Bookcases . . . . . . . • . .14 Living-Rooms French Doors and Transoms ........... 16 A Colonial Living-Room ............ 18 A Formal Living-Room ........... 20 When the Windows are Wide ........... 22 Casement Windows Opening Inward ......... 24 Casement Windows Opening Out ........... 26 A Nook in the Living-Room 28 English Treatment for Double-hung Window ........ 30 Dining-Rooms When Simplicity is Best ........... 32 The Windows Over the Buffet . . . - . . '. . ... . • 34 Casement Nets for the Breakfast-Room .......... 36 The Cheerful Breakfast-Room ........... 38 For the Model Kitchen.40 The Stairway and Upper Hall On the Stairway Landing ............ 42 Lighten Up the Hallway.44 Bedrooms A Colonial Bedroom ............ 46 A Boudoir in Light Colors ........... 48 The Broad Bedroom Windows ........... 50 Improving Awkward Windows ........... 52 A Bedroom Bay . ............ 54 A Pleasing Dormer Window ........... 56 The Upstairs Sltting-Rooiu.58 Completing the Bathroom. Nurseries For the Nursery Windows ........... 62 Effective Nets for Large Window Spaces . . ...... 64 Leadership in Lace. The Growth of The Scranton Lace Company.67 -.hift;' • ' ‘in--* ‘.rl ‘ I.-' ' THE ART OF WINDOW DRAPING f ' KE all other arts, the art of window draping consists, Tl . . , . . , . . , . . . chiefly, of putting the right thing in the right place. . . . . . , ... other item of home decoration offers such wide scope for the exercise of good taste within the limits of moderate cost. For the beauty of a curtain is not in its intrinsic value but in its design and in the skill with which it is draped to meet the two-fold requirements of serving its purpose usefully, and harmonizing with the room. Points to be considered In choosing the material and determining the style of hanging, several points must be considered. The architecture of the window is impor¬ tant; so also is the interior decoration of the room. If the room is dark the curtain must let in daylight. If there is a flood of sun¬ light, it will be necessary to tone down the glare. A window directly on the street or commanded by the windows of near neighbors must be screened to secure privacy without excluding light. There are appropriate styles for living-rooms, others for dining-rooms, still others for bedrooms, the latter including a number of designs that make attractive bed covers. It is to assist in the solution of such problems that this volume has been prepared. Characteristic Windows Obviously, it is impossible to show every variety of window in every room in the house. It is equally impossible to show all of the many attractive ways of hanging curtains, or the thousands of beautiful designs offered by Scranton Laces, Curtains and Filet Nets. 4 ! ' In these pages the attempt has been rather to illustrate the most I general types of windows, and to suggest for each, one good up-to- I date method of draping curtains, together with three Scranton designs I which would be suitable for such a window. It is our hope that not only will the actual illustrations be of direct assistance to many women in deciding upon the draping of their own I windows, but also that the book as a whole will serve to demonstrate I the fact that it is always possible to find the right curtain for any window. [' Write to our Service Department 'I For those who have unusual problems for which they cannot find I specific suggestions in this book. The Scranton Lace Company main- I tains a Service Department which is always ready to answer inquiries l| and make suggestions through the mails. Experts in interior deco- I ration will give you the benefit of their practical experience. This I service is rendered without charge. All you need to do is to write I to the Service Department of The Scranton Lace Company, Scranton, 'j Pa., stating your problem in careful and complete detail, and you will j receive prompt and full reply. I| You can also obtain from us, or from the merchant who shows you I this book, a copy of our booklet entitled, “New Outlooks For Every I Home,” which contains the same material as this volume, but printed I in handy size for use at home. THE SCRANTON LACE COMPANY 5 ®si#ifii :|li»P liiimim AnnnnfKirn%f^‘i^if^fi iW'rfliflaipp 11 a B@ it HJn! 1 a a a ir (i Bji llMpnaM IWBJIOiLifli 'a^^^a^apapapa »,■_H_ ^ - > iiaii No. 12877.—Excepiionally ottractive shadow pattern, medium (;rade, reg¬ ular weave; 42 inches wide: white, ivory or natural. No 12469. —A very charming pendant pattern in the belter grade; 47 inches wide; white, ivory or natural. No. 13126. ~ Effective block pattern casement net in the better grade: 46 inches wide; white, ivory or natural. x! M lid W M M M-p • ' • • 1 ’ . ' 1 • 1 • » 1 An Entrance with Character Character and dignity are as desirable in the outward appearance of the home as they are essential to the bearing of a self-respecting person. Here is a treatment of an entrance door that has both of these qualities. It is of English derivation. A simple net is drawn tautly on a ^s- inch brass rod placed just above and be¬ low the glass (see A in the diagram). Back of this is hung a puffed shade made of soft silk which can be raised or lowered as occasion demands. The fan-shaped glass panel above the door is screened with a shirring of net of the same design as used on the door. A light wooden frame about 2'/2 inches wide is made the exact shape and size of the opening (see B). The net is tacked to the curved edge of the frame and then drawn to the center, where a small rosette of the net is used to cover the uneven edges. 6 doorway with fanlight Simple net with adjustable puffed shade 7 No. 11968.—Another popular shadow pattern in the better (trade: re(tular weave: 36 inches wide; white, ivory or natural. No. 12895.—An effective shadow pat* tern; medium erade: regular weave; 40 inches wide: white, ivory or natural. No. 11352.—Still another attractive shadow pattern in the better grade: 46 inches wide; white, ivory or natural. The Colonial Entrance Hall First impressions of people are lasting, and are often the determining factors in friendships. So first impressions of our homes give a keynote to the tastes of the occupants. For this reason it is of paramount im¬ portance that the nets or laces selected for the entrance door be of a char¬ acter that will lend a pleasing dignity to the entrance. When small patterned nets are sliirred top and bottom on rods as shown, about 75 per cent, should be allowed for fullness. A 1-inch heading is used above and below the casing in which the ^-inch brass rod is slipped. A light, wooden frame (see A in the diagram) is made which exactly fits inside the trim of the fan-shaped tran¬ som. The net is tacked to the outer edge of this frame and drawn tautly to the center of the lower edge where it is finished with a rosette of the net. 8 ■■ i.-esSB-'’-'' COLONIAL HALLWAY Patterned net shirred top and bottom 9 ^ , j, ^ wK' )k ^ • *4 . . . iW'? >#«;■«%;, 1* .• • V . «’ , . , I ^ « *r )« » j ■.* ■ « c _**.*♦ ** * *'« * * * * * ^ jp pi' * 3P - » ' 9 4t **» IP p 0S L* .*»“' *<■'• » • »- *‘ > l?*.‘ ^ *‘S*-* “ • * % • •.' *j*‘* • •< iFl^f ■* * ^ 4 at at at" I ( ..ty. • >* «.<*«,, « .1 " _ 'VA' "Ail‘.A « #i-J ‘ • »F« > > ic^ s„ t js&S*. s.r'?'? No. 12867.—A pleasins polka dot pat* tern in medium firrade: 32 inches wide; white, ivory or natural. ’ X'^ A V '. >>^<> -.. ■ <^ ■ <:> oYftr.s'^. ^ o » o No. 12925.—Delicate allover pattern; 40 inches wide; white, ivory or naturai. Corner of Library The hangings for the windows shown in the sketch have been planned with the idea of forming a decorative frame for the window group without excluding light. The sheer net curtains are hung from a fixture carrying two rods. By plac¬ ing this rod fixture on the trim of the window, the net curtains which hang from the inner rod fall over the wooden strip separating the win¬ dows and thus give a soft, filmy effect to the entire window space. The overdraperies chosen are of brown marquisette. The valance is of figured cretonne having a soft brown background color. This valance is made over a stiff buckram and tacked to a flat wooden cornice (see A in pen sketch) by the use of tape, which is sewed at the back of the valance about ^2 inch from the upper edge. The lower edge of the tape is left free in order that this may be turned back and tacked to the top of the board (see B in pen sketch). The tie-backs for the curtains are made of cretonne. 10 '■'W/'--■> TRIPLE WINDOW IN LIBRARY Delicate glass curtain with side drapery of colored marquisette and valance of cretonne 11 . . No. 9518.—A popular, plain Filet Net; lower priced grrade; 40 inches wide; white, ivocy or natural. No. 13341.—Stnaller deaitrn of the same character in better grraae Filet Net; 45 inches wide; white, ivory or natural. No. 13367.—Good figrured desiitn in medium priced Filet Net; 43 inches wide; white, ivory or natural. The Window in the Library The net for this type of library win¬ dow should be plain or very simple in design. At the large central win¬ dow the semi-draped treatment may be effectively used, while at the small side windows the net should fall per¬ fectly straight, reaching just to the window sjll. A Ji-inch brass rod can be bent to con¬ form with the top of the circular win¬ dow A bracket fixture is needed to hold the rod at thecentral window (see A in the dia¬ gram), while a socket fixture is used at the small side windows (see B). A semi-draped effect is obtained at the central win¬ dow by running a small cord, the color of the net, through small ivory rings sewed to the back of the cur¬ tains. The cord is slipped through a ring screwed to the jamb of the win¬ dow (see C) and the cur¬ tain drawn back as desired. The dotted line indicates the curtain when adjusted. The curtains at the top are made with a 1-inch heading above the casing. The center edges should have a 1- inch hem and the bottom a 2- inch hem—75 per cent, being al¬ lowed for fullness. 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Isis . 4 .mM Piilpi ill *’^SS!| i..| SSS5; iSSSSS' stpiypi isipl! Ptl isiii ill’®' No. 10622.-An especially popular Filet Net; lower priced grade; 30 and 36 inches wide; white, ivory or natural. No. 13132.-'Casement Net showing small square figure: 30 and 46 Inches io width; white, ivory or natural. Over the Built-in Bookcases The best choice of nets for casement windows above built-in bookcases are those showing small patterns. The curtains should hang perfectly straight and just clear the top of the bookcase. The net shown in the illustration is woven with a strong edge so well designed that no other finish is neces¬ sary A loose casing made at the top through which the rod is run, and a 2-inch hem at the bottom is all the sewing required before the curtains are ready to hang Frequently the sides of the net are finished with simply a selvedge edge. When such a net is chosen, a 1-inch hem should be made Overdraperies at this type of casement window are almost indispensable- First,—they take the place of shades and should be wide, so that when drawn they will cover the entire win¬ dow Second,—they add a charming bit of color and decoration to the room. These overdraperies are made with a pinch-pleated heading, back of which are sewed brass rings, which slip easily on the rod. The fixture carries two rods (see A m the diagram) from which the net and overdraperies are hung. 14 HIGH CASEMENT WINDOWS rr»llpr chorlpc qtp nnt nrarfiral It 15 iijf 'st . •• 1--?^ ■ -.;•»)< '1 ? f:-. i MPiSilii ^liiiillP |«lp|IS ' ^-Akfia*irTs-feFA>?K‘ No. 13350.—Delicate allovcr pattern In Fliet Net in the better erade; 40 inchea wide: white, ivory or natural. No. 12075.—Another allover pattern In Filet Net: 32 and 40 inches wide; white, ivory or naturaL No. 11959.—Same character of desiflr-. in still better srade; 42 inches wide; white, ivory or natural. French Doors and Transoms When the glass in French doors is divided into small panes, the pattern showing in the net hangings should be small and inconspicuous. Unless transoms are stationary, the net should be held in place by small flat brass rods which are placed at both the top and bottom of the sash about 1 inch beyond the glass open¬ ing. A 1-inch heading is used above and below the casing holding the rods. The net on the door is held tautly in place by the use of the flat brass rods. An allowance of 75 per cent, should be made for fullness. The purpose of the overdrapery is to add color to the furnishings and close the view from without when neces¬ sary. These are made wide enough to cover the entire window space when drawn, and are finished at the top with a French heading. I 16 LIBRARY Light may be successfully diffused by shirring sheer nets close to the glass 17 A Colonial Livino:-Room The ivory tones of the woodwork in this Colonial living-room furnish a setting for the simplest of hangings. The net curtains fall straight to the sill from a |^-inch brass rod (see A in the diagram). The rod is run through a 1-inch casing at the top, above which is a 1-inch heading. Two widths are used at the center window, and one width only at the side windows. A 1-inch hem is used down the center edges, a 2j^-inch hem at the bottom and a simple roll hem at the back edges. The tran¬ som curtains are made in the same manner. The overdraperies are meant to take the place of shades, and are made with a 2l^-inch pinch-pleated heading. Back of the pleats are rings which slip easily upon the pole, making it simple to operate the curtain, which should cover the entire window when drawn. The brass rod carrying the over¬ draperies is placed on the trim (see B). 18 COLONIAL LIVING-ROOM 19 aiip No. 12417.—A clasaic pattern in excel¬ lent quality Filet Net; 45 inches wide; white, ivory or natural. No. 13343.— A good medium priced Filet Net, Adam design: 45 inches wide; white, ivory or natural. No. 11977.—Another Adam design in the better quality Filet Net: 36 inches wide; white, ivory or natural. A Formal Living Room Filet nets of period de¬ sign lend dignity to the formal treatment of this living-room. When windows are re¬ cessed, as shown by the sketch, one pair of net curtains should be hung close to the glass and reach just to the sill (see A in pen sketch). At the top a 1-inch heading is made above a loose cas¬ ing which holds the fl¬ inch brass rod. A 1-inch hem is turned at the cen¬ ter edges, a 3-inch hem across the bottom and a roll hem at the back edges. The overdrap¬ eries are hung on the outside of the recess. A wooden frame supported by angle irons holds the curtain rod and serves as a frame to which the valance is tacked (see B in pen sketch). Usually the overdrapery is hung from a j4-inch brass tubing, although this detail depends en¬ tirely upon the weight of the material used. In formal rooms of the type sketched, the overdrap¬ ery should be lined and therefore requires heav¬ ier rods than the unlined, less formal type. The valance is made over a very stiff buck¬ ram and is tacked to the wooden frame with tacks covered with the same material as the draperies. (< I 1 . 20 LIVING-ROOM Nets of period design with overdrapery reaching to the floor add dignity to the furnishings 21 No. 11314.—An attractive pattern in (he lower priced Filet Net: 36 inches wide; white, ivory or natural. No. 12929.—A delicate pattern in the better grade Filet Net: 45 inches wide; white, ivory or natural. No. 13343.—One of the larger detached pattern*, in medium priced Filet Net: 40 inches wide: white, ivory or naturat The treatment of the living-room of the solarium type should be partic¬ ularly simple if the most desirable effect is to be obtained. The wide window expanses of such rooms, ad- nutting c,'3 they do a veritable flood of sunlight, afford an excellent oppor¬ tunity for the hanging of simple nets. A fixture carrying two rods is placed upon the trim of the windows. On the inside rod is hung the decorative Filet Net and on the outer the over¬ drapery of gaily colored cretonne. The pinch-pleated valance is tacked to a flat wooden board, which is placed on the window trim just above the rods carrying the nets and side cur¬ tains (see A in the diagram). I I I 1 I 22 THE SOLARIUM For wide windows. Filet Net with cretonne overdraperies and valance 23 No. 12783.—Simple detached pattern in the lower priced Filet Net: in 3o and 36 inch widtiu; white, ivory or natural. No. 13342.—Flower and basket design in the better grade Filet Net; 4$ inches wide: white, ivory or natural. No. 13368.—Another effective detach¬ ed pattern in the medium grade: 4 j inches; white, ivory or natural. Casement Windows Opening Inward One has very little choice in the way to treat casement windows which are hung to open into the room. If the windows are to be operated with ease, the curtains must be held firmly in place. This can be done by shirring the net on l^-inch brass rods placed at the top and bottom of the window frame. If a Filet Net is chosen, allow 75 per cent, for fullness. A 1-inch heading is made above and below the casing in which the rod is run and the net drawn in place. It is true that over- draperies always add a charming bit of color to any room and these are sometimes used at the ends of a casement group. But as a rule, one should rely upon upholstery materials, table runners, lamp shades, etc., for the touches of color. iioVftyiJOAqiuiMafl'iUidAirf ijrr; □ 24 When casements swing in the net should be held in place at top and bottom 25 Casement Windows Opening Out As the sun-room in the modern home is so universally used, it is most im¬ portant that the windows should be curtained in a manner that will per¬ mit good ventilation, and at the same time lend to them the charm so essential in rooms of this character. The sketch shows the use of net in roller shades. When the casements BtHIl are opened, it is a very simple matter to roll the shades above the window opening and thus give a very open effect to the room. The side curtains and valance shown are of blue mar¬ quisette. As this material is sheer, it excludes very little air, while it lends charm to the treatment by softening the outline of the windows. When the window casements swing out, the shade roller is placed on the window trim (see A in the diagram). This shade is made and operated the same asanordinaryrollershade. When the end is straight, as shown by the sketch, a flat brass rod covered with muslin is slipped in the hem. This will give sufficient weight to hold the curtain straight. A 4-inch cotton fringe headed with a narrow lace edge fin¬ ishes the end. < 1 i. -r 'I.-- : , ..... > .H?-’-. ■ ! fev)Isfe';:’’’’^ • ' it;*"'* it'::-’-!’Tib. i Ifefw ■■ V; •:i: '' ^ j ■*> ’ ■ -' fe.iitH.''-’- ■ ’ iff-.5 ./.5 ■, ; V/Jv 9 0 -svi'e' 0 C 0 ) yjvV-p ,v,Q C. viS'r- c 'vW'^ f i v.fSss'ii.'B 6;K §0 i ^ n 1 / : 1 No 550.—Marquisette fn soft shades of rose, itreen, brown and blue with sim¬ ulated hemstitched hemoc both sides: 35 inches wide. Y No. 11422.—A very charming block pattern in the better grade, regular weaves 42 inches wide; white, ivorv or natural. ' ^ X 1 1 No. 12063.—An exceptional stripe de¬ sign in shadow effect: regular weave;. 1 42 inches wide; white, ivory or natural. Jk A SOLARIUM CASEMENTS Roller shades of net finished with fringe and tassel pull. Overhanging of colored marquisette 27 BpPP No. 12515.—Panel curtain# showing delicately wrought out French pattern in Filet Net: 46 inches wide; l^h yard# long; white, ivory or natural. No. 10934.—A striking panel curtain in the lower priced grade of Filet Net; 40 inches wide; V/2 yards long; white, ivory or natural. No. 12757. -Panel curtain in Filet Net; 50 inches full width or 4 sections 2Mi yards long; white, ivory or natural. A Nook in the Living-Room For groupings of various sized win¬ dows the panel curtains are particularly adaptable. The design is so carefully wrought out that the width of the cur¬ tain may be adjusted to many sizes of windows, while the length may be similarly adjusted up to 2}^ yards. These are hung from ,%-inch brass rods placed on the window jamb, or they may be placed on the' trim if it is advantageous to cover the woodwork. All the sewing required upon such curtains is making a loose casing at the top through which the rod is slipped. The plain overdrapery, which hangs straight to the apron of the sill, serves to accentuate the beauty of the net. The fixture carrying the valance and side drapery holds two rods. From the inner one hangs the side curtains. To the outer, the valance is attached by means of hooks. % E ■ •>«, GROUPED WINDOWS Panel designs, with plain overdraperies 29 wiwSw^ISw^ No. 11364.— Letded elast effect tMover net; rvuuUr weaves 41 iochea wioc; wbite. ivory or natural. h i No. 12385.— Pctached basket pattern fn \K- •jE Filet Ne(:15 iObLva wi»«:; wLiiu. ivory itf i.ivl)es wiJe;.w ha.t. ivoty or natural. vj? or uatural. 1 t; English Treatment for Double-hung Window A novel treatment for a double-hung window is a separate set of curtains for the upper and lower sashes. These are hung from fa-inch brass rods placed on the trim of the window (see A in the diagram) and each is made with a 1-inch heading above the casing at the the top, a 1-inch hem at the sides and a 2-inch hem across the lower edge. Two widths are used at each window. One width of the net is hung at each of the French doors. A 1-inch hem is used at tb.e sides, and the curtain is drawn tautly in place by rods which are placed at the top and bottom about one inch beyond the glass opening. A l-inch heading is used above and below the casing. The drapery valance is mounted upon a flat wooden cornice placed on the trim and held fast by angle irons (see B). The draperies proper are hung from af^-inch brass rod (see C) placed just beneath the cornice, and held back with tie-backs of same material. O mit valance at the doors. Make drap¬ ery with a pinch- pleated heading. Hooks sewed back of the pleats (seeD) slip into the eyes of rings that slide on a brass pole. DOUBLE-HUNG WINDOWS With French doors curtained to match 31 'i, 'litfilitliiMfiiiwifeiili No. !3352.—Conventionalized flower pattern with Filet Point d'etprit back* ground: 40 ioches wide: white, ivory or natural. No. 13347.—Small allover pattern Filet Net: .<6 inches wide; while, ivory or oaturaL No. 11951.—Pleasing stripe design in the better grade Filet Net; 45 inches wide: white, ivory or naturaL When Simplicity is Best One of the most frequent problems met with in the dining-room is the row of several casement windows, flanked on either side by a long win¬ dow. In such cases the most satis¬ factory results are obtained by strict adherence to dainty patterns and by making the curtains and overdraper¬ ies as simple as possible. The Filet Net curtains are shirred on a %-inch brass rod and hang straight to the sill. These are drawn back slightly, though the panes may be covered if one wishes. The fixture used holds two rods and therefore carries both sets of curtains (see A in the diagram). Upon the outside rod is hung the overdrapery, which is made with a 1-inch heading above the casing, a 1-inch hem at the sides and a 3-inch hem across the bottom. The draperies at the case- f'fTVIWm' I I I / / ments hang straight to !l I I I / the sill, while those at (.111/ / / the longer windows are jCM. // caught back with bands ' Ivlly of buckram covered f In with the drapery ma- I I I terial. The nets, hung I ' ' from the inner rod, are made with a loose casing at top without heading, a 1-inch hem at the center edges, a 2-inch hem at the bottom and a simple roll hem at the back edges. 1 32 FOR VARIED WINDOWS 33 The Windows Over the Buffet In the dining-rooms of a great many modern dwellings the architects have placed a group of windows above built-in furniture. Such win¬ dows frequently offer an opportunity for pleasing decorative effects. The group of casement windows above the built-in buffet in this dining¬ room has been curtained with one width of net at either end and one width over each mullion. These cur¬ tains hang straight to the sill and are made with a loose casing at the top which is to hold the rod, a 1-inch hem at the sides and a 2^-inch hem across the bottom edge. The overdrapery is used simply to outline the window and add a needed bit of color. One width of mulberry material is hung at either end of the group. A shallow pinch-pleated valance carries the color across the top and forms an attractive frame. The overdraperies and nets are hung from a fi.xture carrying- two fs-inch n .:d brass rods (see A in the diagram) which are fastened to the trim of the window. On the inner rod hang the net curtains and on the outer the over¬ drapery. The pinch-pleated valance is tacked to a wooden cornice (see B). OVER THE BUILT-IN BUFFET Straight-hung nets, with colored overdraperies and valanpp r* 35 Casement Nets for the Breakfast-Room When casement windows are hinged to swing out, casement nets hanging straight to the sill and finished across the lower edge with a 4-inch bullion fringe, lend the crisp, dainty touch to the window treatment that combine so well with the painted and deco¬ rated furniture now in vogue. The nets and overdrapery are hung from a fixture carrying two rods. The wooden cor¬ nice board to which the valance is tacked is placed just above the rods and is held in place by angle irons (see A in pen sketch) The valance is tacked to this cor- board by means of a tape which is sewed on the back about inch from the top edge (see B in pen sketch). The lower edge is left loose in order that it may be turned back and tacked to the top of the board. The table runner is made from a panel curtain, the edges being fin¬ ished with Ags. tassels and lace. BREAKFAST ROOM 37 No. 12832. — Pleasing: novelty stripe effect Maid O-Net with lace edge; 32 inches wide. 2'4 yards long: white, ivory or natural. No. 13174.—One ol the lower priced Maid-O-Nei designs in Filet Net with lace edge: 32 inches wide. 2*4 yards long: white, ivory or natural. No. 12827.—Another Maid<0-Net with lace edge: 32 inches wide, 24 yards long; white, ivury or natural. The Cheerful Breakfast-Room Owing to the diversity of size, shape and grouping of windows in the majority of breakfast and dining¬ rooms, an excellent opportunity is offered for the display of originality and individuality in the hangings. Rooms of this character should, above all else, radiate cheerfulness. The wall spaces are, as a rule, small, so one must depend largely upon the hangings and furnishings for color. It is for just such rooms that the painted and decorated furniture has been found to be so helpful and pleasing. —— jti —, A pair of net curtains is |j| 11 i hung at each window. j\ I Between the windows, as JcoiSirii! well as at the ends, is hung one width of gaily figured cretonne. A shaped and pleated valance is made to extend over each group of windows. This is tacked to a flat wooden board (see A in the diagram) which is placed on the trim of the window just above a fixture carrying two yi-inch brass rods, one for the overdrapery (see B) and one for the net (see C). Pair curtains of the character illus¬ trated are woven 2 hr yards in length. All the sewing required is the making of a loose casing at the top to hold the rod. This treatment will produce a very attractive and desirable effect. "'ffl (W 1 : =— 1 1 T L ir I 38 THE BREAKFAST ROOM Filet Net with bright cretonnes 39 No. 311.—Another sood henuHtched Marquisette Curtain with lace edge; 2^ yard* long; white, ivory or natural. No. 238.—A very popular plain hem> stitched Marquisette Curtain :2V^ yards long: white, ivory or natural. No. 422.—A good Scrim Curtain lor inexpensive use. plain hemstitched; 2'A yards long; white, ivory or natural. For the Model Kitchen Any room in which a woman must necessarily spend so much time as she spends in the kitchen, is deserving of the very best planning. The archi¬ tects of today are giving much thought to the architectural details of the kitchen and are help¬ ing to solve the problem of sanitation and convenience, and to some extent, the question of light. But the latter is still largely the housewife’s problem while theequally important matter of affording a restful center for the eyes, is entirely so. The kitchen windowaffords just such a center and it is important,’ therefore, that the treatment be right. Sturdy curtains of scrim, voile or mar¬ quisette will withstand the inevitable steam vapors and frequent tubbings. These are made from 32 to 35 inches in width and lyi yards long. The center and bottom edges are finished with a 2-inch hemstitched hem. All the sewing required is the making of Tfi-rrf a loose casing at the top, above which is a 1-inch heading. The curtains should hang straight to the sill from a fa-inch nickel rod supported by projecting brackets. 40 A BRIGHT KITCHEN Plain hemstitched voile, scrim or marquisette 41 The curtains for casement windows having a stationary transom, are hung straight to the sill from %-mch pro¬ jecting brackets. To prevent the rod from sagging across the broad sweep, a support should be used at either side of the central windows (see A in the diagram). A single curtain is hung at the side windows and one pair hung at each of the other windows in the recess. At top the curtains have a l-inch heading above the casing carrying the rod. A 2-inch hem is used at the center edge and across the bottom. On the edge is placed a narrow lace. 42 I STAIRWAY CASEMENTS With stationary transom. Maid-o-Net curtains, hung straight to sill . j ' “'.r- ’.i'* J 43 No. 1J357,—AUover diamond effect pattern in the better medium grade Filet Net: 40 Inches wide; white, ivory or oaturaJ. No. HW.—Popular striped effect in a fine grade of. Filet Net; 42 inches wide: white, ivory or natural. No. 12914.—A favorite small design in the better grade Filet Net: 46 inches wide; white, ivory or oaturaL Lighten Up the Hallway Special thought should be given the treatment of every hallway window, in order that a maximum amount of light may be admitted. This object can best be attained by omitting the overdraperies, and taking especial care to select the right kind of net. At this particular window a sheer net is shirred on a ^-inch brass rod with a 1-inch heading above the casing, and is caught back about of the distance from the top in soft folds. A touch of color is added by binding the center edges and bottom with a colored taffeta about 1 inch in width. The tie-backs are made of the same taffeta. A metal rosette (see A in the diagram) will also give an individual touch if used in the place of the ordinary invisible hook. A simple roll hem is used at the back edges of the curtains. Seventy-five per cent, should be allowed for fullness. 7ZJmd. I I 44 IN THE UPSTAIRS HALL Where plenty of light is needed. Sheer net caught back and bound with colored taffeta 45 A Colonial Bedroom Nets and cretonnes are effectively combined in the dressing of this four-post bed. The top of the can¬ opy is filled in with a sunburst of filet net, while the valance and side curtains of cretonne are faced with loose curtains of the same net, edged with lace. For the covering of the bed proper, a white satin-finish spread is used. A Maid-O-Net curtain of the same design as the canopy curtains has been chosen for use next to the glass. These are woven yards in length and are already hemmed and edged, thus eliminating much of the labor usually involved in making. These curtains hang perfectly straight from a ^-inch brass rod and just clear the window sill. A fixture carrying two rods is placed on the trim of the window, the net is placed on the inside rod, the overdraperies on the outside rod. The straight pinch- pleated valance is tacked to a flat wooden cornice placed just above the rods (see diagram.) 46 COLONIAL BEDROOM 47 No. 13339.—One of the favorite num¬ bers in the medium priced plain Filets; 45 inches wide: white, ivory or natural. No. 1W17.—One of the better erade Filet Nets of popular design; 46 inches wide: white, ivory or natural. No. 12389.—Another similar pattern of still better grade; 45 inches wide: white, ivory or natural. Light Colors A Boudoir in In boudoirs where the color scheme is delicate and the furnishings light in character, plain fine Filet Nets, or those showing small patterns, are best suited for the windows. I i 48 49 •Hiiiht 'V,]m Sss^tsssssssesisissssess6^e& No. 12WR.—Unusual allover pattern In shadow effect with lace edise. regular weave: 38 inches, wide 2'/i yards long; white, ivory or natural. No. 8008.—White Crinkled Dimity Bedspread showing irregular stripe- in three sizes: ft3 x *>0 inches, 72x90 inches. 80 x 90 inches. No. 12123.—Foliage and bird pattern in shadow effect with lace edge, regular weave: 38 inches w’ide. 2Vi yards long: white, ivory or natural. The Broad Bedroom Windows This broad expanse of window offers an opportunity for the effective com¬ bination of cretonne with a harmon¬ izing marquisette of plain color used as a shadow curtain. The use of this plain shadow curtain affords the ad¬ vantage of using a net of pronounced design. A crinkled bed cover with pen¬ cil stripes of the pre¬ dominating color in the hangings brings the bed into close relation with the sur¬ rounding furnishings. One pair of net cur¬ tains is hung at each window in the group of two. A fixture carrying three rods is attached to the win¬ dow trim. The net curtains are hung from the inside rod and cover the wooden strip separating the windows as well as the glass. This method of hanging gives a soft, filmy appear¬ ance to the entire window space and diffuses the light agreeably. A shadow curtain of rose marquisette is hung from the cen¬ tral rod and extends fully 6 inches beyond the overdraperies, lending a charming strip of color at either side of the window. The overdraperies are hung from the out¬ side rods. The pinch- pleated, shaped val¬ ance is tacked to a flat wooden cornice board placed on the trim just above the rods. (See diagram.) 50 BEDROOM Net glass curtain with shadow curtain of marquisette and overdrapeiy of cretonne 51 No. 12793.—Good fieured design In moderate priced Filet Net; 36 inches wide: white, ivory or natural. No. 13M9.—A better grade of shnilar design; 43 inches wide; white, ivory or natural. No. 10219.—Novelty stripe effect in fine quality Filet Net: 46 inches wide: white, ivory or naiurnL Improving Awkward Windows Windows which are often awkwardly grouped may be made attractive fea¬ tures if properly curtained. In this room, for instance, the interest is centered within the boundary of the two windows. The overdraperies, which reach to the floor, and the val¬ ance which extends across the win¬ dows and intervening space, serves to make a unit of the two separate win¬ dows, forming an attractive setting for the cretonne - covered dressing table and mirror. The net curtains are made with a 1-inch heading above the casing which holds the rod, a 1-inch hem at the center edges, a 2l^-inch hem across the bottom and a simple roll hem at the back edges. Two widths of net are used at each window and hang straight to the apron of the sill. A fixture carrying two rods is used to hold the net curtains and side draper¬ ies (see A in the diagram). The net is hung from the inner rod and the side drapery from the outer one. The valance is tacked to a flat wooden cornice (see B) wliich is held in place with angle irons. The bed cover and bureau scarf of lace are placed over a soft rose color. For the bed cover there are a num¬ ber of attractive Scranton designs. 52 BROAD SWEEP OE WEVDOWS 53 I A Bedroom Bay Filet nets of simple pattern and the snowy covering on the beds offer a restful contrast to the high coloring in the hangings and slip covers. The crochet bedspreads are made in three sizes. The window nets and draperies are hung from a fixture carrying two rods. This is placed upon the trim of the windows. On the inside rod is hung two widths of filet net which fall perfectly straight and reach Just to the sill line. A 1-inch hem is used at the center edges, a 2-inch hem across the bottom and a simple roll hem at the back edges. The over¬ drapery is slipped onto the outside rod and reaches to the lower edge of the wooden strip beneath the sill. The box-pleated and shaped valances are tacked to a flat wooden cornice board which is supported by angle irons. This is placed just above the rods carrying the net curtains and overdraperies. 54 BEDROOM BAY Net curtains with overdrapery and valance of cretonne No. 13364.—On« of the tower priced Filet Nets in 36 end 36 inch widths: white, ivory or ruiursl. No. 13346,—Another moderate priced Filet Net; 36 inches wide: white, ivory or naturah No. 13358.—Exceptionally ffood stripe design in medium grade Filet Net: 40 inches wide; white, ivory or natural. A Pleasing Dormer Window The familiar dormer window fre¬ quently presents a problem that lends itself to a very happy solution, provid¬ ing a simple treatment is decided upon, and due care is exercised in selecting the nets and overdraperies. One fixture carrying two rods is all that is necessary for hanging curtains at windows treated as this group. One width of 36-inch material is used at either end of the group with a shirred valance extending between the side curtains. The valance and side cur¬ tains are placed on the out¬ side rod (see A in the dia¬ gram) and the net curtains are hung from the inside rod (see B). The overdrap¬ eries and valance are made with a 1-inch heading above the casing, through which the brass rod is slipped. A 1-inch hem is used at the bottom of the Valance and down the inside edges of the side curtains. A 2-inch hem is used at the bottom of the side curtains, which hang to the apron of the sill. The net curtains are made with a loose casing at the top (without head¬ ing) through which the brass rod is slipped; a 1-inch hem at the sides and a 2-inch hem at the bottom. These curtains reach just to the sill. t 56 FOR THE DIFFICULT DORMERS 57 No. I297&.—Allover pattern in the better grade Filet; 33 and 44 inch widt^; white, ivory or natural. No. 14141.—Simple detached pattern in the lower grade, regular weave: 43 iocbea wide: white, ivory or natural. No. 13M5.~Excepdonany neat deaign in a 33 inch net: white, ivory or natural The Upstairs Sitting-Room The plain, ordinary sitting-room win¬ dow that at first glance appears to have no particular individuality, really offers very excellent decorative possi¬ bilities. For when it is curtained with suitable laces, in combination with overdraperies which emphasize the beauty of the net, such a window becomes decidedly attractive. For the average size window one width of net is sufficient for each cur¬ tain—a 1-inch hem is used down the center edge, a 2-inch hem across the bottom and a simple roll hem at the back edge. A loose casing, with¬ out heading, is made at the top which holds the rod. A fixture carrying rwo rods is used (see A in the diagram). The over¬ drapery hangs from the outside rod and the nets from the inner rod. The valance is mounted on a broad metal iTirtiTnii'i/ni ( I /| f fixture which I H I r gives the effect of I If /' a puffing, above I which is a nar¬ row heading. The net cur- tains should be made to reach to the sill only, while the overdraperies should reach to the apron of the sills. This treatment will improve not only the window but the whole room. I I 1 58 A SIMPLE TREATMENT Imitation Filet, with overdraperies and valance I’J Hi ■•aW'. V iN,C...>rt .!• No. 12466.—Pleasinff design in shadow effect'. 45 inches wide; white, ivory or natural. No. 12476.—Damboo design, shadow effect; regular weave; 47 inches wide; wlute, ivory or natural. No. 12426.—Good figured design; reg* ular weave; 36 inches wide; white. Ivory or natural Completing the Bathroom show allover designs which are in¬ conspicuous in pattern. These should be made with a 1- inch hem at the sides, a 2-inch hem across the bottom edge, and the top should be finished with a 1-inch head¬ ing above the loose casing made for the ^-inch rod. It is not always feasi¬ ble to cover the upper sash. Where this is the case, the Perfect sanitation is, of course, the first requirement of the bathroom. But the windows need not be sacrificed —-"^KTir to utter bareness. l! ' The treatment used 'll 1 ' at this window shows i ' I ! ' two sets of curtains. The upper is oper- 1 ated independently , from the lower. Both i ' yj sets are hung upon I \ / fs-inch nickel rods I'— supported by short j I ^ ■ projecting nickel 1 ' brackets placed on I the trim of the win¬ dow (see A in the diagram). The nets selected for this purpose 60 A PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT Separate curtains for each sash 61 iinHiiK'snicrtiutH^lnM' lauutuasam No. 1485.—Marquisette Novelty Cur¬ tain with plain hemstitched hem: square Uce motif inserted in corner with drawn work; 2'/z yards Ions: white, ivory or natural. No. 1137.—A dainty filet Marquisette Curtain with Mercerized Barmen lace edse; 2Vi yards long: white, ivory or natural. No, 1273.—A dainty Voile Curtain hem¬ stitched. Torchon lace edge, corner motif of lace with drawn work; 2V^ yards long; white, ivory or natural. For the Nursery Windows Cheerful, sunshiny expanses of win¬ dow are perhaps of greater value in the children’s nursery than in any other room of the house. Also there is probably no window that requires a more serviceable curtain. Marquisettes are particularly adapted to nursery use. These are made 32 to 36 inches wide by 2^ yards long'and have a 2-inch hemstitched hem at the center edge, and across the bottom are finished with an attractive narrow lace edge. Many of these have inserts of lace me¬ dallions and insertion which take away the severely plain effect of the marquisette. These are shown caught back in soft folds with cord and tassel loops—an attractive ar¬ rangement. The rods holding the marquisette curtains and overdraperies are attached to one fixture (se& A in the diagram). The marquisettes hang from the inner rod and the over curtain from the outer rod. 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No. 12906.—Another eflrciive SCRANTON SUPER FILET Net curtain ol heavier con¬ struction finished with fringe, 45 I riches wide ;2^ yards long; while', ivory or natural. No. 1.1094 — SCRANTON SUPER FILET Net curtain of the same general character. 40 inches wide; 2*4 yards long, white, ivory or natural. Effective Nets for Large Window Spaces Sunshine should be the first consid¬ eration in the household nursery. At the same time we need to keep in mind the value of harmonious sur¬ roundings in the early environment of the child. Simplicity should be keynote for the furnishings. While the window is the great essential in this particular room, so likewise is the curtaining, for the window be¬ comes a focal point in the decoration of the room. The net curtains, which should be simple in design, are made to hang straight to the sill from a %-inch brass rod placed between the win¬ dow casings (see A in the diagram). These curtains are woven 2}4 yards in length and finished across the bot¬ tom with a 3^-inch fringe. The only sewing required is the making of a loose casing at the top through which the rod is run. The overdraperies of cretonne are hung from a rod placed on the trim of the window and supported by a fixture carrying two rods (see B). From the inner one hangs the cre¬ tonne curtain, and upon the outer one the valance is shirred. The brass rods may be bent to conform with the curve of the window. It is, of course, necessary to use rod sup¬ ports at close intervals to prevent the rods from sagging and spoiling the effect. 64 SUNSHINE FOR THE NURSERY Simple nets, with cretonne overdraperies on curved rod 65 Leadership in Laee The page opposite graphically illustrates the rapid growth by which The Scranton Lace Company has reached its present position of dominance in the lace industry of America. The whole history of The Scranton Lace Company has been one of leadership. Its policy has always been to anticipate the needs of the trade, and to cater to them; to deal courteously, promptly and helpfully with every customer; to be aggressive in offering novelties, new ideas and selling assistance; to be, in fact as well as in name, a leader, and always to act as a leader should act. We were the first manufacturers of Filet Net in this country. At an increased expense of 20 per cent, we use combed yarn, giving a cleaner, brighter fabric. We originated for general use the two-and-one-half yard curtain. The “Redypakd” package, which makes curtains easier to sell, and eliminates mussed and soiled goods, was invented and is patented by us. We are the only lace manufacturers who carry a full line of novelty curtains. Bedspreads The latest addition is a mill devoted exclusively to the manufacture of bedspreads. The new line of Scranton Bedspreads is finding a ready sale everywhere. There are many beautiful designs in mar- seilles, satins, dimities and crinkled dimities, as well as a generous variety of styles in colored bedspreads. In regular service to customers—In correspondence, packing, deliv¬ eries—we insist at all times upon the highest standard of efficiency. The spirit of Scranton is leadership, and the merchants who main¬ tain close relationship with the House of Scranton share in the benefits of that leadership. 66 Original mill of The Scranton Lace Company, 1897 Fourteen Years’ Growth of The Scranton Lace Company dll;!! ittridirliiHrfl; ;lt! I'd ::; For fiscal years ending June t The plant of The Scranton Lace Company in ]^22 6 This hook printed for The Scranton Lace Company by the Scranton Printing Company Scranton, Pennsylvania