The national encyclopædia of business and social forms, embracing the laws of etiquette and good society (1879)
McCabe, James Dabney, 1842-1883. [from old catalog] · Philadelphia, Chicago [etc.] The National publishing co · leaf 172
writing in a sitting position, a flat table is the best. The position of the writer is a matter of the greatest importance, as it decideshis comfort at the time, and exercises a powerful influence upon his generalhealth. The main object is to acquire an easy and graceful position, one in which… … IMPROPER POSITION. CORRECT POSITION. should be such as will enable you to fill your lungs without much effort. Sitwith your right side next to the desk or table, and in such a position that thelight will fall over your right shoulder upon the paper. The right forearm must be placed on the desk so…
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