Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 75, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 December 1912 — BRIDE’S TABLE LINEN [ARTICLE]

BRIDE’S TABLE LINEN

BEST PLAN FOR ESTABLISHING AND REGULATING SUPPLY.

Expense May Be Very Measurably Decreased by Care and Attention, as Needs of Growing Family Must Be Satisfied.

A bride in modest circumstances will find four tablecloths an „ ample supply at the start. A good plan is to add one tablecloth and one-half or one whole dozen of napkins (according to the number in the family) each year. In this way the supply of table linen is kept up. When the family is small the tablecloth measuring two yards square is correct. The two and onehalf yards by two yards cloth is sufficiently large for a table seating six to eight persons. The damask that comes by the yard, two yards wide, at one dollar a yard, is very fair quality for everyday use. The bordered cloth, two yards square, will probably cost $2.50, the linen about the same grade as the yard goods. Napkins costing from two to three dollars a dozen will match these cloths. At the first price the napkins will measure 20 inches square. These are intended for breakfast and supper. Dinner napkins will measure 27 inches, and a very fair quality may be bought for a quarter apiece. Of course, a set of cloth and napkins may be added and held in reserve for use when company is being entertained. Very often this set comes in the form of a wedding present, but four tablecloths and three dozen napkins will be enough for a small family. In choosing table linen large designs should be avoided. There is nothing more satisfactory in the long run than the dot design showing a handsome border. If carefully darned as soon as signs of wear appear the pattern can be followed so the mending will be invisible. The linen must bear the initials of your maiden name. These are embroidered in white, the letters about two inches high, across oae corner three inches or so above the hem. The napkins are marked in the same way, the size of the letters being reduced proportionately.