The ferrotype and how to make it - The Grian Press

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THE FERROTYPE.
and lapped one over the other not more than one
quarter of an inch ; by cutting the glass in this
manner, the water is caused to flow toward the
sides of the glass, where if any passes through,
it falls into the grooves on each side of the sash,
and is carried outside and falls into the leader
or waste-pipe.
The best method of shading a light internally,
is by narrow frames of wood or iron covered
with paper or blue paper muslin, the frames or
shades to be each about one foot wide, and
fastened on pivots at each end so as to be easily
turned, somewhat after the manner of the slats
of a window-blind, one to overlap the other
slightly when closed. These shades are in use
in most first-class galleries. The next best plan
is to have spring roller sliades of blue or white
muslin, controlled by cords and pulleys.
There should be at least two back -grounds
one white, the other scenic-exterior or interior,
and made as light in color or tone as compatible
with proper delineation. In cities, a rustic fence
with proper scenic grounds gives great satisfac-
tion, both for groups and single figures; and
reasoning from that, I should suppose that a
handsome interior, v/ith suitable accessories,
would give more satisfaction in country placCvS
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