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Show These Dutch Motifs Are Full of Meaning "MOT all the Pennsylvania Dutch -1- were free-hand artists and you may not be either. The early Dutch artisans often used stencils for the main part of a motif and added a few flourishes to give a free-hand effect. You may do that too or you may stencil the scrolls and flourishes on chairs, chests and gay gifts. All of these quaint motifs are symbolic. That is the Dove of Peace that you see in the upper Wr STENCIL gESrSv:'-- " FURNITURE- Kpl g5pic, PA1-ASS-TIN- rfl left corner of the sketch. The tulip symbolizes Lily Time or the golden age of peace and plenty, promised the Dutch settlers in the New World. The pomegranate bud and fruit symbolized God's bounty. boun-ty. The blad", the flower, the seed and the heart of man were symbols sym-bols used in decorating. NOTE: Mrs. Spears has prepared stenciling sten-ciling designs tor 12 authentic Pennsylvania Pennsyl-vania Dutch motifs with color guide and directions. There is a large design for cupboard doors, designs for chairbacks. dsesser drawers and chests. A'iso borders and small motifs for decorating bottles, boxes, jugs and tinware. These designs may be used many .times for gifts and for bright touches in every room in the house. Ask for Pattern 262 and enclose 15 cents. Address: |