Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 August 1949 — Page 18

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By JEAN TABBERT

THE PERSONAL shopping business has taken a whirl into

the big business world. Right now Francis Macomber, owner of a specialty shop at 100 E, 84th Bt, is taking orders for precious items he expects to ‘find when he and his wife tour the antique centers of Europe next summer, Mr. Macomber, who deals in fine domestic furniture and decorative {tems as well as im-

ported pieces, is well known in Indianapolis commercial and social circles, Formerly from New York, he was antique

buyer at Charles Mayer's for.

10 years. “Because it's something every man wants to do,” the shop was born a year and a half ago. Since then it has gained the kind of reputation that leads persons to call the owner and ask him to send a wedding gift for so much to so-and-

so. Shop Is Different Mr. Macomber admits his enterprise isn’t like the average antique shop even though it's

listed that way in the ’phone

book. (“We have to classify it in some way," officials of the telephone company said.) There's: no “junk” on the premises and each piece bears a famous name from contemporary life or, more likely, from several centuries ago. It's

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many, years ago. But the shop also “stocks” similar contemporary pieces made on the same site today.

Prize Possession ; Another prize possession is a

set of 12 Meissen dessert plates

made In the 16th century. They're the popular “onion” pattern. Matching these are the sweetmeat dishes shown,

Mr, Macomber knows the story behind each of his things. Like the French curio cabinet pictured that formerly belonged

« to the Brussels Museum. Cor-

nelius Vanderbilt picked it up in Belgium. When his estate was liquidated in New York,

all in a jewel-likke Ar Macomber bought it. . Setiing=g hugs room that T® There's also an Early Enghandsome ving lish silver mirror that was a

The walls are bright navy, the oefling’s off-white to match the embroidered batiste draperies at the window, The earpet’s dark red, a good dise. The pleces change hands so rapidly, however, that the scene changes monthly. Mr. Macomber's favorite ob- &@ art are his porcelains, especially the Meissen. One ex-

ample is the antique platter sonal note paper with a brief shown made in the Nymphen- note describing the item. occupa burg Castle near Munich, Ger- town.”

wedding present to Mrs. Lloyd George, & gold barometer (shown) from France's 18th Century, and a rose and white French pottery bird éage Mr. Macomber recommends for ! distinctively, Possibly the most charming feature of the Macomber shop is the attention it pays to details, Gifts are topped with fresh flowers, Price tags are written on Mr. Macomber’'s per-

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plans for expansion. “I like it | just the way it comber says. “It's a pleasant tion in ‘a delightful

Local Antique Dealer Runs Unique, ‘Uncluttered S North Side Lays Plans For Tour-Of European Centers Next Summer To Replenish Stox

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LINOLEUM which is waxprotected will last as much as 10 times longer than linoleum which is not waxed. Dust becomes embedded in the unprotected surface and scrubbing takes the finish right along with the dirt.

Many housekeepers use a wax-base cleaner for linoleum about oncess week. This eliminates soap &nd water scrubbing and the extra job of separate waxing. Others like a heavier wax coating and use either

polishing wax. ASPHALT TILE should be cleaned with ‘wax-

| away will not injure the floor, | -but it is better to use a prepared

cleaner ie free of alkalies ‘and abrasives. Repeated use of strong soap

and fade. Self-polishing wax is the only type of wax which should be used on asphalt tile, Other waxes—both paste and liquid—contain petroleum solvents which soften the surface of asphalt tile.

NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC. STONE floors including cer-

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you can see many famous historical sites and shrines in Kentucky.

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Some 300 sparkling trout

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terns that are bright and fresh and eye-catching. Shop together and plans move along swiftly. The perfect pattern suggests ideas for its own best use.

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