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I Was Totally Wrong About That 1939 Napkin Technique

January 6, 2014

This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series A Retro Table Setting

I came across this 1947 video narrated by Emily Post, and lo and behold, at 1:06 they show how the 1939 napkin fold I attempted is supposed to look.

I did it wrong. Read more…

January 3, 2014

This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series A Retro Table Setting

Books from 1939 don’t have infographics. There’s no step-by-step instructions with photos telling you exactly how to fold a napkin. Read more…