Fig. 57.—A Couch.
Remove one side of each box and nail the covers on, after which place the two boxes end to end and fasten them together with strips nailed across them at A, B, and C ([Fig. 57]). An incline about eighteen inches long should be fastened to one end, as shown in the ([drawing]. The inside of the boxes may be partitioned off and used for storing away magazines and pamphlets.
Fig. 58.—A Window-seat.
For the covering of the couch procure several yards of cretonne, some cotton batting or an old quilt to pad the top, a box of upholstering-tacks, and several dozen brass-headed tacks. After spreading the padding over the couch, cut a piece of cretonne large enough to cover it and tack it to the edge of the boxes, using the upholstering-tacks for the purpose. Make a valance of the same material, gathering the cretonne so as to form a heading at the top, and tack it around the box. Then place the brass tacks along the top of the valance about two inches apart.
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