A Pigeon-house (Fig. 178). On a piece of cartridge paper draw an oblong 8 inches by 2 inches, and divide it into four squares (Fig. 174). On the top of each construct an equilateral triangle. Make a flange about ¼ inch on the sides of the triangles, as shown in Fig. 174, and on the sides of the squares. Cut and fold back the doorways. Fold and gum together. Flanges 1, 2, 3, 4 should be folded in. Draw and cut out a square, side 2½ inches (Fig. 175); gum the house on to this.
Fig. 175
For the post draw an oblong 8 inches by 2½ inches (Fig. 177). Fold into five lengths (½ inch wide). Draw J K and L M ½ inch from the ends of oblong E F G H. Cut along the lines, cut off the shaded portions, and fold along the dotted lines. Gum the two outer portions over each other to make a four-sided post.
Fig. 176
Fig. 177
Fig. 178