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The vestibule is 15+8 1 /2 feet from outside to outside.

The main building is divided by a sash partition into
two rooms—one 24+28 feet; the other 24+18 feet. The
sashes are hung upon cords and pulleys, and may be raised
so as to throw both rooms into one. When the sashes are
down, the noise from one room is entirely shut out from the
other; but the Principal can overlook the Assistant's room
through the glass partition. Each of the rooms is ventilated
and furnished in the same manner as the building before de-
scribed. This house will accommodate one hundred pupils.

In all cases where two-story or larger houses are required,
special plans and drawings will be prepared.

CLOSING SEAT SCHOOL DESKS.

Patent March 31st, 1863, by W. Horace Soper.

This desk is recommended by the State Superintendent
of Public Instruction for use in all the Public schools in
Maryland.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DESK AND ITS ADVAN-
TAGES.

1. THE MOVABLE SEAT—which is made to turn upon a
strong metallic rod, (generally of Iron) closing or folding up
so as to open an aisle between the Desks, through which per-
sons may freely pass in cleaning the School room, or for any
other purpose. The seats presents no obstruction whatever.
Where this Desk is used there need be no filthy School rooms,
as the floor is little encumbered that it may be as effectually
cleansed as if the room were clear of Furniture.

2. IT OCCUPIES LESS SPACE than other Desks of equal
size, while it affords the greatest convenience for the ingress
and egress of pupils.

3. IT COSTS LESS than any other good Desk made of the
same meterials, and is so simple in construction that it may
be made by any good mechanic.

4. THE SKATS ARE COMFORTABLE and so constructed as to
promote the health of pupils. The back is inclined to sup-
port the loins as well as the shoulders.

5. IT IS NEAT in appearance and tastefully formed, possess-
ing great strength and durability.

6. IT CAN BE MADE so CHEAPLY as to admit of introduction
into the humblest School, or in such style as will meet
the wants of the highest grade of Schools, Academies and
Colleges.
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