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 contrasted with the Sistine, an Italian work with a German, or an old master with some modern picture. In methods of arrangement, some of the kindergarten ideas may be borrowed to advantage, as they are ingenious and practical. A frieze on the level of the child’s eyes, made of separate prints and changed from time to time, is a pretty thing. Also a burlap screen on which pictures may be fastened temporarily. The color element should be decidedly prominent but should be carefully studied to harmonize with the scheme of decoration. The bright, crude prints once regarded as peculiarly adapted to children have given place to artistic process work in soft tints and low key, which the child soon learns to prefer. Anything that is good in itself may be pressed into service, however cheap the form, post-cards in harmonious colors, magazine supplements, artistic calendars, and what-not. But with all the cheap and transient material, let us have one truly great thing as a fixture in the nursery, as an inspiring influence to follow one from the cradle to the grave. A Madonna and Child, St. Michael and the Dragon, the Boy Christ in the Temple, the Children of the Shell, or the Guardian Angel are especially good for this purpose. For other subjects consult the lists of animal, child and story pictures. If the house is too small for a distinctive nursery, the living-room should contain at least one conspicuous picture which is of special interest to the child. One of Millet’s subjects makes an excellent all-around family favorite.

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