February, 1919 
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When one possesses so dignified 
and rich an antique as a pine¬ 
apple four-poster it should be 
given the place of honor in the 
room. The bed takes its name 
from the carving of the posts, 
and is usually low, the posts be¬ 
ing sturdy and the headboard 
having a slight roll. Its covering 
can be simple, as here, or a val¬ 
ance may be used around the 
bottom. The fabric here is a rose 
pattern. Curtains are scrim with 
a ruffle edge, hooked back. A 
quaint paper and old color 
prints give the background un¬ 
usual interest. A colonial secre¬ 
tary and bureau with old chairs 
and mirrors and rag mats com¬ 
plete the furnishings 
THE HOME OF MRS. IRMA KENNARD 
AT DUXBURY, MASS. 
The drawing-room maintains the 
genuine Colonial atmosphere. The 
walls are papered in silver gray 
with examples of old copper plate 
chintz and carved mirrors break¬ 
ing the surface. A beautiful'man¬ 
tel forms the focal point of the 
room. It is fitted with a low 
brass fender and a fender cushion 
that encircles the hearth. The 
furniture is typical of the period: 
gate-leg table, rush-seated chairs, 
a sewing stand of Colonial de¬ 
sign and simple antique acces¬ 
sories of pottery and brass. Be¬ 
tween the beading on the mantel 
and the beading on the frieze is a 
marked affinity. The low wain¬ 
scot and chair rail both '•add to 
the architectural background of 
this genuinely Colonial interior 
