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BLANKETS, RUGS AND SHEETS. 



any sudden changes in temperature. As the night clothing 

 becomes more or less soiled a plain white linen sheet is 

 advised, as none of those in colored checks can be washed 

 without the colors running. The straps which are used for 

 fastening the clothing across the breast should be made like 

 hame-straps and slits made in the sheets so that the straps 



FIG. 167. 



can be put in or taken out at pleasure. If the straps with 

 the buckles and point ends are sewed to the sheets the leather 

 becomes hard and rotten after being washed. 



For spring and fall medium weight blankets and rugs 

 should be used if the cost of these additional pieces of cloth- 

 ing is not too serious an objection. 



