TO MARK LINEN, ETC., FOR SCHOOLS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVII, Issue XXII, 28 November 1896, Page 126

TO MARK LINEN, ETC., FOR SCHOOLS.

Towels, finger napkins, nightshirts, and all white apparel are generally done with marking ink ; but, if they are to be submitted to the tender mercies of an ordinary steam laundry, orthose of a laundress who uses bleaching powder and other destructive agents, the best plan is to have the name in full woven in turkey-red silk on white silk ground. Flannels for cricket, rowing, and football can be marked in the same way, though crossstitch marking is commonly used for the two latter. Handkerchiefs are best marked with embroidered initials, or, faute de mieur, with marking ink ; and for collars marking ink is the best. Umbrellas can be marked on a silver or metal plate on the handle, or else a tape sewn inside near the edge. Brushes (hair and clothes) can have the name neatly cut in in block letters, or in script style • or they can have the initials cut in a silver monogram. Many boys prefer tiny brass nails studded in, about 's inch apart : and this plan, with larger nails, answers well for play boxes and book boxes. Trunks and bags are best treated by painting the initials, either in white or black, on the two sides ; and it is a good plan to have some distinguishing mark painted on the bag or trunk, as it saves time on arriving at a terminus, where so many bags, etc., are alike. Combs and toothbrushes are easily marked with any name. Soap boxes, if of pewter, can be engraved. Boots should have a tape inside the tag, or have initials painted inside the tongue. Books are best marked on the top edge with pen and ink.