The country house; a practical manual of the planning and construction of the American country home and its surroundings (1905)
Hooper, Charles Edward, 1867- · New York : Doubleday, Page & company · leaf 151
ning. Underordinary circumstances this opening is too large, but an iron plate resting on theaforesaid shelf serves as a damper, and can be drawn forward by means of a pokerso as to reduce the opening. Some forms of dampers are made to be controlled fromthe outside. The excess opening gives a… … Parlor mantel at Jamaica Plain, Mass. This is a fine example of elaborate modern Colonial.The painted panel makes a good central spot in the composition Fireplaces, Chimneys and Fireproofing 127 The fireplace facing can be of stone, brick or tile, as desired, and show an8-inch or, better, a 12-inch…
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