Fig. 48.—Reading Table with Partition for Titles ([Section 164]).
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164. A remarkably effective form of periodical table, which has a separate place and title for each, is shown in [Fig. 48].
This makes effective division between readers seated on opposite sides of the table, and tends to prevent conversation and the interchange of periodicals. The periodicals can be fixed by means of chains or cords if thought necessary. At Wolverhampton, Islington, Hammersmith, Croydon and other places this plan of “tethering” magazines is adopted.
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165. Periodical racks are made in a large variety of forms, and the following illustrations are typical of most of the devices used ([Figs. 49] and [50]). Another kind often seen is the “Cotgreave.”
Fig. 49.—Periodical Rack with Magazines Resting on Narrow Shelf ([Section 162]).
A smaller rack for railway time-tables is illustrated on [p. 162] ([Fig. 51]).