Q. My mother recently gave me this dresser set that my grandmother had all her life. The only marking says “French Ivory.” Can you tell me anything about this nine-piece set? –Marilyn Turpin, Manteca, ...

that collected on hairbrushes. They were prized for being functional and decorative. Today, it is rare to go into anyone's home and still see a dresser set in use. Nonetheless, they are lovely and ...