December, 1909 
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A Wanamaker Suggestion 
THE “TRENT” COLONIAL TEA TRAY 
A Christmas Gift that Will Be a 
Real ‘Compliment of the Season” 
Price, $12.65—Carriage Paid 
2OR the approaching season of mistletoe and holly, what Christmas gift 
will carry such a cheery greeting as one which will recall pleasant 
What keepsake will awaken more charming retrospect and prove a more 
delicate and real compliment to your friend’s 
taste, than one of these quaint, pretty, old- 
fashioned Colonial Tea Trays? 
The “Trent” Tray is a reproduction of a valuable 
antique supposed to have been made by Sheraton. 
This Tray is made of specially selected Honduras ma- 
hogany, and is beautifully, though simply, inlaid with satin- 
wood and holly border. It is wax eggshell finish to insure 
best service. The rim is shaped by hand. Solid brass handles. 
Diameter (over all) 1914 inches, price $12.65 —delivered 
anywhere in the United States. 
Lovers of Colonial things, who would like 
to send some tasteful bit to a friend, will receive 
The “Trent” Tray, No. D-336 on request, pictures and prices from our excep- 
tional collection. Tell us what you have in mind, 
or let us know what you care to expend, and we will help you make a selection. 
Also tell us what you want in other lines—Furniture, Wearing Apparel for men, 
women and children, Dry Goods, Jewelry, Books, Fancy Goods, etc. The right catalog 
will come to you by next mail. The Wanamaker Holiday Catalogs of Gifts and Toys 
are now ready. Please write for them. 
Section B—jJOHN WANAMAKER—New York 
Sampleand JY A House Lined with 
Circular 
" £ Mineral Wool 
as shown in these sections, is Warm in Winter, 
Cool in Summer, and is thoroughly DEAFENED. 
The lining is vermin proof; neither rats, mice, 
nor insects can make their way through or live in it. 
MINERAL WOOL checks the spread of fire and 
keeps out dampness. 
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CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED 
U. S. Mineral Wool Co. 
140 Cedar St., NEW YORK CITY 
A CROSE-SECTION THROUGH FLOOR, 
+++ 4444444444 
AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 
AATHSON, 
eM JIN 
The Old 
Swinging Lantern 
is not alone valuable for its 
guaint beauty of outline, but 
when hung from acorner of den 
or living-room, often proves 
most desirable as a reading lamp. 
THE ENOS COMPANY 
Makers of Lighting Fixtures 
Office and Factory: Salesrooms : 
SEVENTH AVE, & 16th ST. 36 WEST 37th ST. 
NEW YORK 
BALTIMORE—519 North Charles Street 
SAN FRANCISCO—334 Sutter Street 
TORONTO—94 King Street, West 
PITTSBURGH—The Norton Co., Century Building 
CHICAGO—W,. K. Cowan Co., 203 Michigan 
Boulevard 
SPOKANE—Cutte: & Plummer, Inc. 
SEATTLE—Cox & Gleason Co., 1914 Second Ave. 
ST. LOUIS—N. O. Nelson Mfg. Co. 
BOSTON—H. F. Estabrook, Inc., 9 Park Street 
PORTLAND — J. C. English 
Co., 128 Park Street 
BIRMINGHAM—R. W. Knight 
& Co. i 
LOS ANGELES—Brooks Dec- 
orating Co, 696 South 
Alvarado Street 
DAMP PETRIF AX RESISTING 
Interior and Exterior Coating for Brick, 
Concrete or Cement. 
“If the Coat Fits, Put It On’’ 
DEXTER BROTHERS’ 
English Shingle Stains 
produce soft even shades in Moss Greens, 
Tile Reds, and Beautiful Silver Grays. W7zte 
for Catalogue and Samples, 
DEXTER BROTHERS CO. 
105 Broad Street, BOSTON 
Branch Office, 542 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK 
AGENTS: H. M. Hooker Co., 651 Washington Blyd., Chi- 
cago; John D. S. Potts, 218 Race St., Philadelphia; F. H. 
McDonald, 619 The Gilbert, Grand Rapids, Mich.; F. T. Crowe 
& Co., Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Wash., and Portland, Ore.; 
M. D. Francis, Atlanta, Ga.; F. S. Coombs, Halifax, N. S. 
Antiques 
Photographs and de- 
scriptions of genuine 
antique pieces sent on 
: request. List your wants 
=25GEN| of antiques with me. 
|RALPH WARREN BURNHAM 
IPSWICH IN MASSACHUSETTS 
No Night Fireman Needed 
WITH THIS ONLY SELF-FEEDING HEATER 
The Wilks Hot Water Heater furnishes the 
safest, easiest, cheapest way to provide heat and 
hot waiter at all times for farm buildings, garages, 
cottages, poultry houses, brooders, green-houses, 
golf and yacht clubs, etc., and is the only 
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Wilks Heaters 
are built of best sce? instead of the unrelfable cast 
iron commonly used. Strongly riveted, caulked and 
reinforced. Write for Free Book describing, giving 
zes, prices, etc. State full particulars and we will 
ecommend the best heater for your needs, and guar- 
antee it to give satisfaction if installed according 
Mito our directions. 
S. WILKS MANUFACTURING CO. 
3544 Shields Avenue, Chicago 
