Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-11

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Combined China Closet. Serving Table
and Roller Trn..
Another stcp-saving device made by
the members OF the demonstration club
mentioned is roller tray wagon.
/ This convenience comprises china
closet. serving table and roller tray
all III one. This device was bull, by
using box five inches deep for the
top and placing ii on four wooden
posts for legs. Dimensions: top of
table. 3: IL inches long by l6 l-a
inches wide and 20 inches high. and "A
serving compartment > inches deep.
The top OF the table is put on hinges
and straps or small chains fastened To
1t TO keep the top from falling back
TOO far when opened. The bottom OF
the serving compartment is five inches
below this top. Around the sides OF
this compartment arc little screw hooks
ON "hich cups may be hung In the
commandment. which may he lined with
white oilcloth. is space for serving
dishes for six. Below tho serving com
partmcnt is drawer which is divided
IN tn" center ny ouc-half inch strip
one side is used for the linen and one
| side for the silver The sid" used for
the silver is lined with blue outing
flannel because This serves the same
purpose and is cheaper than f.lt \
spool was cut into halves 10 make the
knobs for the drawer and a pair OF
these knobs was placed on each side
50 that the drawer could he used from
either side. Tho legs were square
pieces Of wood 10 inches square
with rollers. old rubber tired wheels
from Toy wagons or discarded baby
coaches may he used This is an inn
prov"ment because the tray rolls noise
i"SslN In some cases tho legs from
ola tables can he used in place Of hav-
ing these made AZ each end Two
brackets were placed 50 that the table
,2"'! ." pushed or pulled. When the
soiled dishes We're taken to the kitchen
and washed, they We're placed in this
serving compartment with one hand
ling only. IN" lid placed down and the
roller tray rolled into the dining room
with the dishes and silver ready for
setting the table at the next meal II
Is not necessary to put them away
because they are OUT of tho dust when
tho top is down. The estimated cost
of this convenience is:
Dry goods box Observation-Disclosures. OF
one yard blue outing flannel 10
one remnant white oilcloth. IL
Two hinges Observation-Disclosures. 10
-Four rollers IL
one can of mahogany stain 30
With small dolly and a vase Of
flowers this roller tray answers the
purpose OF a serving table and makes
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against the wall out OF the way when
, not in use. The leg - hinged to tho
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hoard !" IT," attached hN hinges to
/ IN" wall )" inches from the hoor For
use by person above average height.
tho board should be higher which will
n"Ccssitate longer leg BOARD to be
mad" Or thoroughly seasoned wood
! - inches in thickness.
Cover.
Pad: Any heavy material such "a
canton flannel or a partially worn ont
h!ankc' ca: "hape OF board allowing
two inches on each side ana end
Erinr extra two inches 10 underside OF
hoard and tack firmly and smoothly In
place.
Ironing shc"t--I'nbleachcd muslin
,ho,ncsnun, en-, shane ~ board al
and HON All around Attach tapes on
opposite sides ahou, ton inches apart.
Tic the sheet ON with these tapcs
| Make two sheets
Tn. cover aud sheet may he lert on
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