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 BLACKING BOX

A necessary and useful home convenience made of a box, with a cover made in two sections and joined with hinges. It is a time-saver to the busy housewife who has to go so often in search for blacking and polish before she can get the children ready for school. It serves as a reminder to the busy farmer who is disposed to go to town or to church before giving his shoes a dressing.



1 box. 1/2 lb. six-penny nails to construct box. 1 pair 1-1/2" (butt) hinges to fasten top. Sandpaper and stain.



Body: 5-3/4" deep × 13-3/4" wide × 14-1/4" long (inside measurements).

Top: 2 pieces 1/2" thick × 8" wide × 6-1/4" long.

Legs: 4 pieces 3/8" thick × 1-3/8" wide × 13-1/4" long.

4 pieces 3/8" thick × 1-3/4" wide × 13-1/4" long.



Remove the cover from box (5-3/4" deep × 13-3/4" × 14-1/4") and nail the legs on, making them seven inches longer than the outside depth of the box. Nail one half of the cover on top of box, allowing it to project evenly all round the edge of the box. Fasten the other half of the cover to this half with hinges. Sandpaper, stain, and polish.