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REPORT by E. RIMBAULT DIBDIN, Curator of the 
WALKER ART GALLERY. 
I have the honour to report in reference to the work during the 
year 1912 of the Department under the direction of the Art and 
Exhibitions Sub-Committee of the Library, Museums and Arts 
Committee of the City Council. 
During the year, the work of improving the interior of the 
building has been pursued so far as funds permitted. The offices, 
cloakrooms and lavatories were re-painted, and the extractors on the 
roof were re-constructed. 
The pedestal screens in Room X were repaired, and the wall 
panels in the same room were heightened so as to give more hanging 
space. An additional adjustable panel, with swing doors, was 
made to cover the doorway leading to the yard. 
Nine pedestals and nine small oak block plinths for the display of 
sculpture were provided. Room N was re-decorated and hung with 
figured damask. 
Experimental linoleum surrounds having proved satisfactory, the 
same material was laid in Rooms B, C, F, G, O, N and X. Loose 
holland covers were obtained for eight settees, and new swing 
doors were fitted to the cloakroom. 
The new arrangement for the display and sale of postcards, 
photographs, and other reproductions in the east back room on the 
ground floor having been the cause of increased sales, it was found 
necessary for the better storing and display of increased stock to 
provide a counter with cupboards. This, which is a distinct 
improvement, will, I have little doubt, repay the outlay. 
