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MUFF BOXES. 



These are made of pasteboard, covered with gum-elastic 

 tissue or vellum. The lids are made so as to be air-tight, when 

 shut, in the same manner as bandboxes, see plate , fig. 

 Furs that are well beaten and shaken before they are packed, 

 will not be molested by moths if kept in these boxes. 



DOOR MATS. 



These are made of covered cordage or elastic sponge, of the 

 same pattern as the common rope-mats, or otherwise. The 

 superiority claimed for this article, consists in its softness and 

 durability, and the ease with which it may be cleansed, simply 

 by rinsing it in water ; besides, they are not liable to decay, or 

 to get damaged, by being left outside the door, exposed to the 

 weather. See plate xiii., fig. 6. 



TABLE MATS. 



These are made of gum-elastic wicker work, or heavy vellum, 

 or caoutchouc whalebone, all of which fabrics are well adapted 

 for the article. The fabrics may be elegantly ornamented after 

 the manner of indelible goods, as well as in various other styles. 

 They are in no way aflfected by the heat of dishes, and are re- 

 commended on account of their great durability and cleanliness. 



