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The architecture of country houses : including designs for cottages, farm houses, and villas, with remarks on interiors, furniture, and the best modes of warming and ventilating (1851)

Downing, A. J. (Andrew Jackson), 1815-1852, Anderson, Alexander, 1775-1870 · New York : D. Appleton & Company, 200 Broadway ; Philadelphia : Geo S. Appleton, 164 Chestnut-Street · leaf 506

An illustration from The architecture of country houses : including designs for cottages, farm houses, and villas, with remarks on interiors, furniture, and the best modes of warming and ventilating, 1851, leaf 506 — ing flap on the top, which may beraised to any height, t»j write or read upon; and when notrequired, it can be let down flush with the top of the table.Tiie ends are hinged at the bottom, and fold outward;ren)aining open, in consequence of being supported by a stay-joint near the bottom. This forms… … [Fig. 214.] Bookcases for a library in the Grecian or modern styleare too familiar to need illustration, being usually little morethan glazed cases, with Grecian architraves and mouldings. Lihrcvry cliairs should be rather heavy and solid, comparedwith those of the di-awing-room or dining-room, We…

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