. Furniture for the craftsman; a manual for the student and machanic. Fig. 287.—Bench for Driveway or Along a Hedge. In Fig. 287 is seen a very readily constructed bench for thedriveway or along the hedge. The settee. Fig. 288, will be con-venient when located along the edge of the water or other placewhere the ground remains damp, the footboard being placed ona slight angle convenient for comfort. Should one possess alake or river frontage, benches and other seat forms should beplentifully provided and located at positions giving the bestview. Where the viewpoint is at an elevation toward the


. Furniture for the craftsman; a manual for the student and machanic. Fig. 287.—Bench for Driveway or Along a Hedge. In Fig. 287 is seen a very readily constructed bench for thedriveway or along the hedge. The settee. Fig. 288, will be con-venient when located along the edge of the water or other placewhere the ground remains damp, the footboard being placed ona slight angle convenient for comfort. Should one possess alake or river frontage, benches and other seat forms should beplentifully provided and located at positions giving the bestview. Where the viewpoint is at an elevation toward the west,the greatest amount of pleasure is to be had watching the settingsun. This is a sentiment appreciated by all. A comfortable OUTDOOR FURNITURE 289 seat in natures theatre will remind one that the last act of theday is the best and most beautiful of Fig. 288.—Settee for Borders of a Lake or River. In continuing the consideration of the subject, it may bestated that the construction shown in Fig. zSq is intended for alounging settee, and if the head rest and sloping end be adjustedat the proper angle it will be found not uncomfortable for re-


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