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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1949.
WOMANSENSE.
TRADITION OF CRAFTSMANSHIP
IN BRITISH FURNITURE
URNITURE in Britain With the changes made in the
Wis
first made by racin and economic structure village craftsmen who of England in the 10th century loved and understood the this style was developed, nin- materials in which they borated and, at times, confused
by
worked and counted sound, by the introduction of idens Roger Smithells
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beginning of the last decade of
As Pergoleal and Kaufinan Their
Angelica places took
a alighter note, both in weight and appearance than those of Chippendale: the cabriole teg was replaced by one inpering to
Putting on Rouge, Lipstick
n spade foot and their chairs followed the line of the Louis construction and
honest from foreign parts, particulasty
XVI
period In Fradce. In workmanship the highest from Renaissance, Italy,
addition to mahogany they used virtues of their craft, This
and satinwood
midny light sat tradition of craftsmanship. In the 85 years between the King George 11's reign (1702 fancy woods, while for painted like much of the early accession of King James I and 1750), including part of the or gilt carving they preferred lime. Their decorative furniture itself, has endured the fight of King James of the mahogany age dominated notifs were classical but, un-
walnut period and that portion pine or to the present day, and even (1603-1688) there were
they some" Ilke Chippendale, great by the work and Influence nt in its most sophisticated and changes in domestic conditions Thomas Chippendale, who was tines sacrificed strength to de- 1caey of 'line, so that their elaborate periods furniture In England which were reflect- both craftsman and master re-
Bigner. The rango
chairs are structurally weak. of styles in Britain has retained the ed in the furniture and filments
was wide. beginning with the basic qualities which the of the avenge house. The simple outlines of the Queens word craftsmanship implies, early part of
this period is Anno period. and leading tu loosely called Jacobean; and the flamboyance of Chippendale although the term Jacobean at his most extravagant; THE closest follower of the The furniture of England's should strictly apply only
the En-Adam style retaining, throughout, to 19
was George medieval castles wag rudi-
glish tradition of sound con- furnituro made during the struction and a healthy respect Cabinet-maker
Hepplewhite. His mentary. Men sat on benches reign of James I, it is common for materials. The
book "The Uphol- /great de- midi stools; a chair was a rarity; ly used to describe everything signers of this period achieved sterers' Guide" as published two
years after but in these simple pieces there produced in the period 1003 to a synthesis of comfort, crafts- and is now considered one of To facilitate easy application of lipstick, gop might like to try a new already were the glimmerings 1688.
manship, fine line proportion the standard works on the
of a distinctive English style.
1949 COTTON
MAID
Suzanne Howell, 19-year- old University-of-California- cocd from Rakersfield. Calif., was named the 1940 Maid of Cotton at Mem- phis, Tenn.,
Drama For Evening
BY ALICE ALDEN-
In the Jacobcun houses furni- ture retained some of the Tudor heaviness, but
was more varied than that found in mansions of the Tudor period. (The Tudor dynasty
never surpassed.
Elaborate Carving
THIS
Follower of Adam
4
his death in 1780.
furniture of the 18th century. The designs of Sheraton and Hepplewhite have similarities,
but also great difference, SAYS
one that comes in a long, «lim case, By HELEN FOLLETT
Courtsy Neylop
Careful artistry is necessary the lipstick. can be improved
by having a heavier application
in the centre, letting the pigment
AYS a Hollywood make-up
artist; "Rouge' on the checks when applying Sheraton loved curves, Hepple-
Natural Hines white the THIS golden age
It AL- should never be nollétable. straight lie. was not a NAI
feall, the furniture can be applied so cleverly that parently sudden phenomenon, but
designed by Hepplewhite stands it will be an exact duplicate of emergence. For len years after Queen Anne's death her usage than that of the the natural blush. That cannot the throne of England 1485 to
Brothers Adam. furniture had En increasing
be done, without the utmost re- 1603). It included, in addition claboration of carving--in parti-
cases.
gradual was on
The of this furniture enabled it to withstand rough use, especially during the troubled Civil War
Parliament (1042-1048).
It
on
con-
do
a little fade away at the corners. But don't leave any un- icated surfaces.
little gadget. When using it do a
The pstick brush is a grand
straint. The time has come when 10 the usual chairs, lobles, cular, finely carvel claw and Sheraton was n vivid per-highly painted cheeks 'are stools, forms, settles, bedsteads, ball fect and bold cagles' sonality in English cabinet-aldered silly and vulgar."
wide grin so the flesh is stretch_ ed. chests and
Form an outline with the the arms. Durin making history. He specialised cupboards, designs heads
the next ten years, these were in inlay, using mahogany for tingent that makes up on the run, the lip borders to the under sur- Don't Join up with the con- stick then sweep the brush form peculiar to this period such as often replaced by long ends simple pieces and satinwood day beds, mirrors, sideboards and paw fect. Beween 1730 for the more
claborate. He is going at the job blindly as it faces. Or you might like to try dressers, and clocks with long and 1740, satyrs' masks were noted for his graceful
were. A light touch of the com- one of the new long, Upsticks. chairs,
Something should solid construction popular, and in the Chippen- tables and sideboards, and his post pigment will give freshness
be said. dale period the cabochon and tea caddles, knife boxes and fire fully with powder. Pince it high. time. Some girls spread it on, let to the skin, if it to blended care about putting on cream at bed- leaf motif were introduced. screens are beloved collectors"
round blob. Do one it go at that. A mistake. To pieces today. His books of Don't form
eye up toward encourage the circulation that is stroke under the The link between architee- sign were financial failures, and the temple-you can touch the the life and loveliness of the between King Charles I and ture and furnishing styles was he could admit no good in any
did not
eyelids you like then
come complexion there should be three always a close one, but by the design which
spring dewn to the centre of the check or four minutes of slapping and beginning of the 18th century from his own brain.
and back to the starting point. It patung. This treatment forces was common for architects
you prefer cream rouge, put on the cream into the pores, helps Straight Lines
to design the furniture and de- Robert Mainwaring was, the Utte dols forming a triangle, to keep them clean and the skin. corations for their houses. first to use the fretted bracket then friction them together.
to function normally. CTRAIGHT lines predominated. 1884 to 1748, a noted furniture of chairs (a design Incorporated WUlam Kent, who lived from between the legs and seat rails and low ceilings dictated a designer, was also an architect, by Chippendale), while Thomus low, squnt form of furniture. painter, and specialist In In Shearer inspired the generpi When Cromwell came into power terior decoration. Horace work of Sheraton and porti-
(he became Lord Protector Wal
Walpole, Prime Minister of cularly the sideboards made by Britain during the early pair
both Sheraton anti 1035), decoration inspired by
Hepple- of the 18th century, encouraged white. the Renaissance gave way to the aristocracy of the time to simpler
Mahy employ him, and his work had ornament. methods of decoration were strong influence on that of used in Jacobean times. Turn-
Chippendale. ing was popular and produced the distinctive spiral. single
The Mahogany Period
age in
ria
Let's Eat
BY
IDA BAILEY ALLEN
Something Light for Luncheon
how unusual!" I exclaimed. "I seasoned them with a very of
Hitle browned buffer," said the theChef,
Dinnar
Leek and Potato Soup Croutone Liver Saute Garden Style: Spaghetti al Dento Green Peas Apple-Scotch Tarts with
Cheese
Coffee or Tea Milk (Children) All Measurements Are Level
In the reign of Queen Viclo- (1837-1901) there WIZ sad deterioration in furniture design, although the British love of fine workmanship sur- and double twist of Corotran
vived and Victorian pieces are, bolled lecks on toast, notable for their sold construc-
cons days (Kings Charles I and 1
The introduction the Lion. THE greatest reigned 1825-40 and 1000-95).
tradition of Britain's furi decline in publle taste, and the
machinery
coincided with There was also a great wealth ture was known 35 the
"This is a perfectly balanced of simple carving, but the mahogany period, when Chip graco and beauty of the 18th natural restraint of the English Brothers
pendric, Hopplewhite, the century was lost in wave of ght lunch, Chef," I Enid, "the
Adam, Sheraton.
commercialism until William type more busy homemakers craftman prevented this nin Shearer, and others designed or Morris began a great revival us should eat. When they are alone interfering with the basic de "made furniture of great variety craftsmanship Unfortunately noon..they're to likely
work induced a
cult
t of snatch Morris's wor
#1 sandwich and A sign of the pleces
which it beauty and elaboration, New
untique which led to the warmed-over cup of coffee, and enriched. Although the furnu-INA
1 not even sit down to enjoy scope for furniture of more growth of
them. ture was fitted with
n glass of butter- wooden elegant proportion. The heavy on of antique furniture
being nalis, heavy stretchers and Dutch influence gave way to
but he also inspired you
young artist supports
such gave
added lightness and grace,
craftsmen, such as Ernest Gim- watched; or whole milk if one zon and Sydney Barnsley..who isn't reducing; a generous ser- of the green tops from 6 lecks, strength that, much of the fumi-
ving of
a good vegetable, a thin-slice the leeks ture of this period has survived
slice of toast. and fruit, makes remaining tops. Place the pota
toes and leeks together in intact for three centuries.
a perfect combination."
2 qt. The leeks tasted delicious: any
add 1 qt. succulent,
littlo (any kind) soup stock, or use refreshing, a sweeter and more
lat. water and 3 bouillon cubes. mild thun Simmer about 20 min., or until both lecks and potatoes are barely tender. Add salt and Chef, Pepper to taste. Pour into soup plates: sprinkle with grated sharp cheese, and gamish with
houses with higher rooms gave th of the absurd occup milk. If pounds
Chinese
Famous Windsor Chair
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But
cooked onions.
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"They'd be fine in a salad.” cuggested
Reelpes Serve Four Leck and Potato Soup Peel and
4 coarse-grate medium-sized white
potatoes. Remove the root ends and 2/3
croutons.
Bouce pan,
and the
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Livor Sauto, Garden Style often Peel and slice 2 onions, I
laid the foundations for much of It must be remembered that the original furniture design of Chippendale has come to the 20th century. connote a style, and not the productions of one particular Until the beginning of the man. Thomas Chippendale waLS 17th century furniture makers an adaptor as well as an origt- nimed
practical utility, nator, and during his career he but by the time of
the Dutch, French King went to
the machine for the briet "Ah oui," Bald the William III
and Gothic tradition IT is perhaps unjust to blame I (1888-1702) there for inspiration. Itis only failure decline in
"especially with the good vinni- Britain's furniture was a new emphasis on com- was the result of attempting to during the Victorian age. The Arcite sauce." fort. Even during Cromwellian combine all these four styles in fallure was not in the machine
"Of course they belong to times, chair seals were padded one plece, resulting in a chair itself but in the commercii the famous pat-nu-feu, your
with and upholstered, while movable
a French
ribond back. purposes it was made to serve. French sicw-and I've Chinese cushions were in common
cresting,
influence used them in soups." use. Gothic
carrot, and parsnip if avail- and squaro Today, owing to the legs! He Was
"In France we liave a high able. Otherwise use 2 carrots. the of such bodies ng the Royal From the restoration
to the greatest carver in the history of Society of Arts and the Council regard for the leck," observed Dice enough celery to make throne
"For D do luxo 14. and shred 1 c. string of King Charles II in British furniture, and the the of Industrial Design, machine the Chef. 1000 the coverings of chairs, proportions and craftsmanship made furniture design in Bri-vegetable, we sometimes make beans. Add 2 c. boiling water and 1 tsp. salt. Cover and settees and other pieces became of the furniture which beats lain is receiving new inspira- them into fritters."
simmer "Thot's new to me." I said.
20 min., or unill the his name has never been chat- tion. In Wycombe, Bucking- as important a feature as the enged. One of his feuls was hamahire, one of the traditional Clean the Locks
vegetables art lender. (Or woodwork, and skill was used to turn the heavy cabriole legs homes of furniture-making in
pressure cook 5 min. at 15 lbs. "But not difficult," lie went In making elaborate
pressure.) Britain, needle of the Dutch-influenced
Next pour the Windsor chair,
boiling on. "We clean the leeks and water over 1 Ib. alleed · Uver. work designs for chair sents. design into
the world, half boil them. things of deelinte known throughout
Then season
Uso any kind. Pult off the beauty.
Is today
with being made
with French dressing for an tough
skin and the Fame
standard of honest hour. All that remains to do
remove any workmanship that was used by
veins, Dust the ilver with salt, Chippendale not only under the craftsmen who made Wind-batter and French fry.
is to dip them in thin fritter dip in dour, and brown in c. Very fat drained from cooking bacon, stood the working of the sor chairs in their cottages in fine with Ash, or with smoked ham or sausage. Then cool the mahogany he loved, but knew the how
chair
Few Basic Changes
Buckinghamshire reign brought WILLIAM'S
new features, but few basie the different types to their best
to show the makings of woods two centuries ago, changes in English furniture advantage. He design. The influence of Dutch occasionally, and
walnut used
small piners craftsmen (William, son of the such as mirrors almost solely Frince of Orange, was a Dutch- man who married the daughter Strength, was
пл
On
carving for
decoration. his watchword;
of Charles 1) resulted in a oven, his fragile-looking Chinese curious combination of the sim- chair backs were given ulded pię and ornate. The
scroll und curves became popu-
strength by the three-ply
lar. and the cabriole Ic, Inter method now generally adopted. developed by Chippendale, one
of English's most famous fumi- ture makers, was a new, feature chair construction. Oak was
sill used by country craftsmen, but the moro fashionable de- signers favoured walnut, which was used both solid and as
A
Classic Revival
LTHOUGH the Brothers Adam had a great influence
on furniture design in Britain nd they were primarily Interior veneer: Pear, lime, cedar and decorators, who employed firms ather soft woods were ployed for carving, which ha ich as that of Chippendale to. their ideas. They STAND-OUT even in this camo steadily less flamboyant carry out
revived the classical tradition, senson of remarkably beat and the influence of Huguenot, and both Sheraton and Hoppio-
evening clothes is this weavers and textile workers white followed their lead. study in black, designed by the (who sought arylum in Britain bert and James Adams, most talented Madame Elanora Gar- during the 18th century and
Iour brothers, nott. It is of black organza with after) increased the 130 of
were responsible for the build-
A
tiful
famous of the
No-
a short jacket, the peplum and upholstery and claborate de- ing of some of the most notable yoko richly embroidered in shiny signs in tapestry. black jet beads in a floral motir.
For a dramatic touch of colour
of English houses, including the Adelphi Terraco on the Those developments 'were Thomas Embankment in Ion- give credit to a flaming orange forerunners of the golden age don, since demolished. They tortota petticoat with a stiffened of English fumiture from the employed leading artista horsehair hemline.
| accession of Queen Anne to the well as furniture makers, such
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beech-
-STARDUST & BRAID
A stardust veil is a feature of this link in navy palitason braid interwoven with strips of aqua felt.
"In this country we think, of in tarts on sweet pastry," I sald.
tongue or boiled beef. I liver; cut it in inch dice. Re- France, we have a great respect turn to the frying pan; add the for vegetables and often serve cooked vegetables and liquid, them as a separate course. A
and 2 c. solid-päck · tläneet leck and спеске tart for tomato. Simmer 15 min. example."
Alcantime boll Ib. spaghelli until barely tender. Drain, but
of salied plenty
water
"But of course
D this must be do not rinse with cold water. Add a little melted butter; let
Apple-Scotch Tarts with
savoury."
"We. bake
n piccrust shell, stand to season; then turn the and all it with a cup and a spaghetti, onto a deep heated half of sliced bolled teeks with platter. Surround with the some of the green tops, made bubbling hot liver and vegc- very hot in a thlek white sauce, table sauce, which we make partly with chicken slock, Then We sprinkle with grated cheese; dot
Cheesa with butter and bake 16 · Make... 1 recipe for plain minules in a modernte oven. plecrust. Roll out and Int Very tasty, Madame, and inside Jarge tart pans, or use muffin the budget."
pann. Make a filling as follows: "Excellent for, the main dish Combine 1 tin (No. 2) sliced. of a vegetable platter. And it plo apples, 1⁄2 tsp. vinegar. one cannot secure Jecks, c. brown sugar, C. white scallions can be substituted." sugar, tsp.
salt,
tap, 1 commented. "In preparing nutmeg and tbsp. quick leeks we must be very carotul cooking tapioca. Transfer to
to wash them thoroughly, as the lined tort pana. Dat spa- the soil clings to the leaves. ringly with 1 tbsp. butter.
with crias-CTORS The best way is to cut off the Cover roots, rinse the locks thorough cut from the remaining pastry. strips ly, then cut each one in half Bake in a hot oven, 425 F. for lengthwise, A vegetable spray 10 min. Then reduce the heat Is wonderful to use in washing and bake 20 to 25 min. longer them clean. Everybody should at 370 F. Serve warm or cold,
plain or with cubes of cheese.
-{London" Express Marvied). I have one.”