Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 165, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 July 1912 — PRETTY THINGS IN WORKBOX [ARTICLE]

PRETTY THINGS IN WORKBOX

Many Most Dainty Accessories Are Contained in This Useful Appurtenance. —Mother-of-pearl, sterling silver and white celluloid enter largely Into the instruction of work basket accessories which are pretty for the bride’s workbox. One or the other of these materials is employed for the tipß of tape measures, for glove-menders, stocking darner handles, ribbon runners, thread winders, stillettos and for the base of emery balls. Sterling silver, mother-of-pearl, or crystal Initials or monograms are on the needlebooks having suede covers and suede colored leaves 'of French flannel exquisitely embroidered about the edges and labelled, respectively, “darning,” “embroidery” and “ordinary sewing.’’ Pincushion dolls never were more attractive, as they are now dressed to represent every nation having a distinct costume. Upon their Risque heads Italian, Swiss and French peasant maidens have picturesque caps which are stuffed to hold pins; there are beauties galore of the patch, powder and brocade order and In contrast to these, Indian, Mexican and Esqutmo lads clad in chamois and fine flannel.