January, 1917 
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Bates & How. Architects 
From the score-odd points of interest in the living-room above 
three stand out prominently. The Oriental rug in the foreground 
is placed where its values are best seen. The writing desk at the 
end of the davenport is cohere it catches the light rather than 
behind, as is usual. The valances conform with the loindow lines 
The French undercurtains in the room below have a delicacy and 
lightness that is in pleasing contrast to the formal straight lines 
of the over-drapes. Full value is given the decorated cabinet by 
placing it against a plain background. The chair in the fore¬ 
ground especially commends itself because of its great corn-fort 
Marshall Field & Co., Decorators 
In every respect a truly elegant room. Against the back¬ 
ground of scenic paper has been placed Queen Anne furni¬ 
ture of delicate design. The floor is kept unobtrusive xvith 
a plain- grey rug bordered a darker tone. Gauze has been 
xised against the glass and the light overcurtains are looped 
up at an ximisual point, giving the room an appearaxice of 
added height that is often desirable 
