These advertisements for interior decorators date from the 1910's, nascent years of the profession as we know it today. Some of the names still resonate, others are long forgotten.
Tapestries and Medival ironwork, and faintly ecclesiastical furniture were all popular motif of the era
One easily sees why some have lasted in reputation and others have not. I leave the reader to form his own opinion
|Mrs. Muchmore, 'Consulting Decorator' of Hollywood and New York. Too perfect. One yearns to see examples of her work. For much more about the wonderfully named Minnie Muchmore after she moved to Hollywood, click HERE|
Elsie de Wolfe. Need I say more?