. American homes and gardens. ^ Jtew J{itc/ien tSeri/anfaFoom First and second floor plans of theHome, Sweet Home house. Thescene. It may be said of heavy lines indicate the originalthese there are sufficient structure and the light lines the new wing tese merepieces to serve a six course. him for further treasuresthat repose behind diamondpanes in the illustrious com-pany of old English cutglass, Colonial silver andpewter. Incidentally, itmight be mentioned, thatmost of these relics are inconstant daily use and of theStaffordshire there are twofull dinner sets. Following the windingstairs, yo
. American homes and gardens. ^ Jtew J{itc/ien tSeri/anfaFoom First and second floor plans of theHome, Sweet Home house. Thescene. It may be said of heavy lines indicate the originalthese there are sufficient structure and the light lines the new wing tese merepieces to serve a six course. him for further treasuresthat repose behind diamondpanes in the illustrious com-pany of old English cutglass, Colonial silver andpewter. Incidentally, itmight be mentioned, thatmost of these relics are inconstant daily use and of theStaffordshire there are twofull dinner sets. Following the windingstairs, you come to the bedchambers on the secondfloor, which, with their big dinner. On the shallow Colonial mantel stand numerous fireplaces, are precise counterparts of the rooms below. Inwine and brandy measures, which are reminiscent of the them the peace of centuries dwells. In the west room aredays when a little wine for the stomachs sake was twin beds with all the accompaniment of old time furnish-highly recommended. Overhead to light the room, ships ings. In the south room a big four poster with its hand-lanterns hang, the more modern electric light having re- woven coverlet and fluted tester, speaks rest to the weary,placed the tallow dip of other days. How often must the restless
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