The first system of standard pieces I will explain is that adapted and invented by the veteran decorator, Charles W. Morton. It is very simple. In many cases these fixtures for framework may be covered and trimmed in your room, in sections, and afterwards taken to the window, where they are easily put together. This is a wonderful assistance in making a rapid change.
These standard pieces are mostly made of half inch wood, and are covered with black cambric or painted. They are light in weight, strong and durable.
Each piece represents a useful stand in itself, and there is no limit to the variety of designs obtainable. The following is a brief description of the pieces:
Nos. 1, 2 and 3 on the first illustration are pedestals (or boxes). The size of smallest is one foot square (or a cube). The second size is one foot square and two feet high. The largest size is one foot square and three feet high.
No. 4 is a circle, two feet six inches in diameter, and made of 1-inch board.
No. 5 is a half circular stand, three feet high and one foot six inches in diameter, and covered with heavy paper.
No. 6 is what I call a cap. It measures one foot square at small end, three feet square at large end, and one foot six inches deep. It is a good fixture for laces, embroideries or notions.
No. 7 is a 1-inch pine board, one foot wide and eight feet long, or any length suitable for the window to be trimmed.
No. 8 is a round pillar, eight inches in diameter, and three feet six inches high.
No. 9 is a cap, eight inches in diameter at bottom, twelve inches at top, and ten inches high.