. Annual report of the New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell University and the Agricultural Experiment Station. New York State College of Agriculture; Cornell University. Agricultural Experiment Station; Agriculture -- New York (State). Household Decoration 1041 ing unbleached muslin or a canvas with prepared back, or a manufacttired oilcloth that has a dull plain surface, or even a tough grade of ingrain paper. Ingrain or cartridge papers come in many soft colors and possess a nice texture, due to what seem to be little hairy flecks of color. It is this quality of texture that giv
. Annual report of the New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell University and the Agricultural Experiment Station. New York State College of Agriculture; Cornell University. Agricultural Experiment Station; Agriculture -- New York (State). Household Decoration 1041 ing unbleached muslin or a canvas with prepared back, or a manufacttired oilcloth that has a dull plain surface, or even a tough grade of ingrain paper. Ingrain or cartridge papers come in many soft colors and possess a nice texture, due to what seem to be little hairy flecks of color. It is this quality of texture that gives burlap, linen, grass cloth, and matting their charm, although the dust- catching qualities of these uneven surfaces are a great drawback to the practical and cleanly house- wife. Unbleached muslin on walls may be finished by painting with either water or oil paints. Muslin or canvas applied to a loose ceiling, under wood strips that are screwed on, can be relied on as a good-looking and permanent " fix," and for homes this is much to be preferred to the crudity of a metal ceiling. Water color paints, tints, or calcimines of what- ever brand should be a great blessing to the farmer's wife, for they are inexpensive and readily applied by members of the family. They are especially good for bedrooms, being clean, soft colored, and easily freshened by a new coat. Darker tones than were used formerly are made now, so that water paints are also suitable for living-rooms. Any desired shade may be obtained by mixing two colors of the same brand. Try a sample first and let the paint dry. When the right shade is obtained, mix bulk enough to com- plete the job in hand. Keep a note of the exact proportion of each color used in the mixture, for reference in case you or a friend ever desire to match that particular shade. One can sometimes apply calcimine over an old wall paper if it is in good condition, plain colored, or of an inconspicuous pattern. Red spots or stripes in pape
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