Fabulous Curtain and Drape Fabrics from Alden's Catalog - 1956/57

I was going through some more of this Alden's 1956/57 Catalog and while the fashions are easy to admire I found some other pretty nifty stuff. Just look at the fabrics for curtains you could choose from. Polka dots, barkcloth, Luster, big florals, fiberglas, lurex, and 'Gold to enchant'!

Today's Housewife - 1927 -Applique and Embroidery Trims the Newest Drapery

Frankly I haven't ever put this much effort into my drapes, but the effect is pretty wonderful, maybe I need to get busy embroidering!
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