Tbe bracket illustrated, when constructed, should be painted white and then enamelled white or cream. The over-all dimensions are 3 ft. 9 in. by about 1 ft. G in. The back is in one piece. I'llt- outline (see Fig. 1) can be cut with a bow-saw or coarse fret-saw; the latter must, of course, be employed for the under part and details. The ordinary fret-saw will do, as no turning is required. The two pillars, which can be ornamented if desired, may be purchased. The shelves and under-pieces A (Fig. 1) are screwed on from the back. The bordering, 7 1/2 in. long to the shelves, is glued on. The shelves are 1 ft. 3 in. long at the back, the front and sides measuring 7 1/2 in. The under pieces A are 12 in. deepby7 1/2in. wide at the top. Two holes are cut just above the top shelf, where they do not show, to receive brass-headed nails for hanging the bracket, and a nail is inserted at the foot to steady it. A mirror inserted in the back is an improvement; or photos could be covered with glass and placed in position, and an ornamental beading tacked round, thus forming frames. A small oil painting treated in this fashion looks well. Fig. 2 is a section on line X X (Fig. 1), the two front under pieces being indicated by dotted lines.

An Ornamental Bracket.