The American hospital of the twentieth century; a treatise on the development of medical institutions, both in Europe and in America, since the beginning of the present century . FIG. 354. KITCHEN CABINET. 212 THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL. FIG. 355. DETAIL OF HOOK H.\NDLE FORDOORS. one for the field, with a dividing linebetween of single marble tessarae. Someof the magnesite floors are giving goodresults, when properly laid. This can beput down in contrasting colors and theartistic effect is pleasing. Under cer-tain conditions—for example, when laidin kitchens and toilets, where very hotwater may be
The American hospital of the twentieth century; a treatise on the development of medical institutions, both in Europe and in America, since the beginning of the present century . FIG. 354. KITCHEN CABINET. 212 THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL. FIG. 355. DETAIL OF HOOK H.\NDLE FORDOORS. one for the field, with a dividing linebetween of single marble tessarae. Someof the magnesite floors are giving goodresults, when properly laid. This can beput down in contrasting colors and theartistic effect is pleasing. Under cer-tain conditions—for example, when laidin kitchens and toilets, where very hotwater may be spilled—this material isapt to disintegrate and to spot badly. Quarry tile makes a good wearingfloor for the service part of the hospitaland for roof wards and airing balconies,and is artistic as well. Where strict economy must be prac-ticed, a good quality of cement floor,properly treated to prevent dusting,serves its purpose well. .Ml the as])halt floors should be avoid-ed excepting for special jilaces like por-tions of laboratories, refrigerators, etc.,where an acid-proof floor is required. Hard, fine-grained marble makes amost excellent operating room glass has been used more orless successfully for
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