. American homes and gardens. amin Franklin, and others. It is reported that many pieces of theset of Lincoln White House crockery werefound by Admiral Dickins in an old Wash-ington auction shop located on the cornerof Ninth and E Streets, , a numberof years after all parts of it were supposedto have gone out of existence. The samestyle of dishes is still in use in the WhiteHouse, and there are a few of the originalset on display there. This set was origin-ally ordered by J. W. Boteler in set is of the finest French porcelain,having a border of deep plum color withdelicate lines
. American homes and gardens. amin Franklin, and others. It is reported that many pieces of theset of Lincoln White House crockery werefound by Admiral Dickins in an old Wash-ington auction shop located on the cornerof Ninth and E Streets, , a numberof years after all parts of it were supposedto have gone out of existence. The samestyle of dishes is still in use in the WhiteHouse, and there are a few of the originalset on display there. This set was origin-ally ordered by J. W. Boteler in set is of the finest French porcelain,having a border of deep plum color withdelicate lines and dots of gold; the outeredge slightly scalloped and decorated witha half-inch open pattern in gold lines. Inthe center is a spirited conception of theUnited States Coat of Arms, on a back-ground of clouds, and below, the motto EPlnribus Unum. Oddly enough there isalso in the collection a sample of the chinaordered for the executive mansion of theConfederacy, at Richmond, which neverserved its purpose. LEAVENS PURNITUR&. ([Repeated orders from satisfied custom-ers, and their frequent letters of commen-dation place Leavens Made Furniture ina class by itself. It is furniture that meetsevery requirement of the particular pur-chaser. A large variety of styles, all good,and each purchasers individual taste infinish, insure the measure of satisfactionthat has resulted in a marked increase insales during the past year. *J Leavens Made Furniture is designed on the plain,simple lines that give style and character. It is strongbut not clumsy. Each piece has individuality. Aninspection of unfinished stock in our ware-rooms showshow good is the materia], and how honestly it is is finished to your order it so desired. ^IA package of over two hundred prints and a colorchart will show you possibilities for every room in yourhouse. Send for them.
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