The Success head-rest is one variety of the lighter kinds, of which another is the Centennial. These are very useful in the studio, more particularly in posing a group, when it is necessary to have a head-rest for each one of the party; they are also sufficiently rigid for single sitters. They are in all sizes, short for children and long for adults, and if any part should be broken or get out of order duplicates can be had at trifling expense. p132
THE [RIGID HEAD-REST].
[SPENCER HEAD-REST].
The Rigid head-rest is of a heavier kind, and is a favorite with many who prefer a medium weight. It sets firmly on its base and can be quickly and easily adjusted to either sitting or standing figures.
The Spencer head-rests are examples of the heavier kind; they are very firm and rigid, and heavy enough to suit the most exacting gymnast or athlete. There are many other varieties of the light, medium and heavy kinds, but the cuts show the best of the various weights, and a selection can be made from these without fear or hesitation.
A gallery should have half a dozen head-rests at p133 least, and while the majority should be of the lighter, there should be a sample of the medium and heavier, kinds, so that no important aid to good work should be lacking.
POSING CHAIRS.
Much attention has been bestowed upon the posing chair since 1865, when Sarony introduced into the country the posing apparatus which first brought his name permanently before the American photographers and the public.