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Gloves—Brown, light tan, self-figured, closed with one button.

From The Copeland Method A Complete Manual for Cleaning, Repairing, Altering and Pressing All Kinds of Garments for Men and Women, at Home or for Busines by Copeland, Vanness

The wall-paper should be rather light in color, and plain or self-figured; to have it all of one kind makes the apartment look larger than if several kinds were used.

From Woman's Club Work and Programs First Aid to Club Women by Benton, Caroline French