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Cupboards for either pantry or kitchen may best be in two divisions, 

 upper and lower. The lower part of the cupboard, or dresser, as it is 

 sometimes called, should be about 2 ft. and 8 in. or 3 ft. high and from 

 20 to 14 inches wide, fitted up underneath the top counter shelf with 

 doors, shelves and drawers arranged as the housekeeper may desire. The 

 upper part of the cupboard should be fitted with shelves and doors ; and 

 there should be an open space not less than 12 to 15 inches high between 



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Fig. 31 1. — If dining room and kitchen arc to be combined -into one it could liardly be 

 managed better than here, with the good light, cross ventilaiion, and the separation 

 oj range, sink, etc., from- the m-ain room. 



the upper and lower cupboards, so that the top of the lower cupboard 

 may be used as a table or counter shelf upon which to place the dishes in 

 serving, clearing up, etc. The shelves of the upper cupboard should be 

 about 12 inches wide and spaced from 10 to 14 inches apart. It is nearly 

 always best to carry cupboards up to the ceiling of the room so that the 

 top will not form an open shelf to catch dust and rubbish. The high 



