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 1050 COTTAGE, FARM, AND VILLA ARCHITECTUIIE. 2087. A Leg Rest, fig. 1897, called an "ease and comfort," is sometimes used in dining-rooms by old gentlemen after the ladies are gone. It requires to be carefully stuffed, so as to fit the calves of the legs. 2088. Candlestick Stands, fig. 1898, are used in some dining-rooms to raise the candle- sticks placed on the table, in order, by elevating the light, to throw it better over the dishes. Each of these stands has a raised rim round the top, to keep the candlestick it supports from falling off. -_ 1896 52089. Fiie-scieens. Fig. 1896 is a sliding fire-screen, which may be made of mahogany, oak, or deal. The frame has three slides; one draws up, and two draw out to the right and left. It should be covered with tammy (a sort of worsted stuff) or moreen, of the same colour as the curtains. It moves on castors, which are sunk into the feet. Fig. 1899 is a fire-screen with two swinging leaves, which fold out on each side, and, being hinged with