Fig. 201. Foot rest. Fig. 202. Footstool in mission style
The cushion may be filled with hair, excelsior, or even fine shavings, securely sewed in a cover of ticking and held in place by the leather cover. The leather must be brought down and nailed to the lower edge of the cross rails. Fasten the top to cleats screwed on inside of ends.
[Fig. 202] shows the same problem worked out in straight lines, the leather being nailed to all four top rails.
Photograph by Helen W. Cooke
Assembling and Finishing.