Rensselaer Republican, Volume 16, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 April 1884 — Mantel Lambrequins. [ARTICLE]

Mantel Lambrequins.

A. thin board is first fitted to the mantel shelf, and satin of some color corresponding with that used elsewhere in the room is used to cover the top, and extend far enough down in front and ends of mantel to line the open work in the lace; antique insertion seven inches wide, to which has been neatly joined an edging of the same width and similar pattern, is fastened to tlfe edge of the board which lies on the mantel top. The lining can extend to the tips of the pointed edging if preferred, and in that case must be so fastened to it as not to show below the lace. Then on each, and between each point, fasten a double chenille tassel the color of the lining. Lace of sufficient width to be used without the insertion is very handsome, but is difficult to obtain; it makes, however. a very pretty decoration for a small stand. These lambrequins are especially suited to sleeping rooms, and when curtains made of batiste, trimmed with the same kind of lace, are hung at the windows and draped back with satin

ribbons and antique squares used for the dressing table mats, the effect is very pleasing.— Floral Cabinet.