Plan.
The building had no fireplace, being merely intended for summer use; it was placed on an elevated site, and commanded a fine view.
No small structure can be made too expensive in construction if it is to be placed in a beautiful flower-garden. However pretty its ornaments may be, they are sure to pale by the side of the natural objects surrounding it. The small gateway shown in view on page 265 was constructed entirely in oak with a slab-slated roof. It stood at some distance from the dwelling, to which it formed a conspicuous object, and it was the entrance to an enclosed flower-garden. An elevation, section, and plan of it are given on page 266.
The vignette represents an open ironwork console or holder for a meat-jack for the kitchen fireplace: it is of French design.
DESIGN No. 24.
A SMALL COUNTRY RETREAT, OR FRENCH MAISONETTE.
The front elevation.