Mrs. Gunn's Diary: Jan. 15, 1942

Luncheon host shares his "beautiful Chinese rugs"; FDR wants baseball to continue

Today Mrs. Gunn joined a luncheon party at the home of the Sewelers “and had a lovely time.” She doesn’t mention what was on the menu, but said “Dr. Seweler showed us his beautiful Chinese rugs — my they were certainly beautiful.”

Perhaps one resembled this vegetable-dyed wool beauty, dating from 1920, which is being offered by a dealer on eBay.

While Mrs. Gunn was focused on rugs, President Roosevelt was focused on baseball. Despite the war, he wanted the 1942 season to take place. Paid subscribers can read on about his position and the results. Click below to upgrade to paid.