(b) A block of wood with metal strips and screws or nails for fastening the table legs, or the cabinet table.
PLAN No. 816. SERVING TRAY
The serving tray is a strength and time saver. The tray saves many trips between the dining room and kitchen, both in serving and clearing away meals, especially in a large household where many dishes must be handled. The top and shelf spaces are sufficient to remove all dishes to or from the table in one trip. It saves steps in serving refreshments at social occasions. It is invaluable to use as a bedside tray in the sick room. The tray when well made is attractive as well as useful and may serve as a reading table or flower stand.
The upper part of the serving tray is box shaped, 16 inches wide and 26 inches long. This is supported by four legs 15⁄8 by 15⁄8 inches which measure 31 inches from the floor to the top of the tray. The top of the tray or the lid of the china compartment is edged by a 11⁄4 inch molding. The china compartment is 41⁄2 inches deep and is painted white within. On the sides of this compartment are little screw hooks on which cups may be hung. There is a space in the compartment for serving dishes for six.
Fig. 7.—Serving tray, opened.
Below this serving compartment is a drawer 2 inches deep, which is divided in two parts. One side is used for linen and one side for silver. The side used for silver is lined with dark-colored felt or outing flannel.
Fig. 8.—Serving tray, closed.
In the space below the drawer a large undershelf is placed. The serving tray is put on noiseless swivel castors, thus allowing the table to turn completely around, which is a great convenience. Instead of castors, small swivel wheels or the small wheels of a baby carriage or toy wagon may be used. A tray made by the dimensions given above is a convenient size and one that will go through doorways without danger of bumping.