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across the lawn in case of a wind storm. All casement windows were 

 fitted with the necessary convex screens which, however, more readily 

 rust and decay. 



Windows were chain-hung on brass pulleys to avoid snapping, 

 stretching, or slipping of cords. They were fitted with automatic attach- 

 ment holding them at any height, and with non-rattling fix- 

 tures, metal weather strips, and automatic fastenings. In some low 

 studded rooms box windows slid upward into the partition, allowing 

 broad view panes. Parting strips with adjustable screws in sunken 

 sockets matched in color the hardware, and non-rusting wire screens 

 had a patent insect escape to lure the fly to the open. 



Leaded lights that cheer with varied hue both out and iri- 

 looker as day merges into night lighted the staircase landing. 



Most leaded and stained glass bathroom windows were set 

 high, and even a northern room was glowed by the use of opalescent 

 glass of golden hue. We also juggled with two rooms facing due 

 north, producing in some degree the effect of light and warmth by 

 judicious placing of wall dressing mirrors. 



Corner windows were many, as they give most light and more 

 wall space for furniture, but care was taken that none were in line 

 with those on the opposite side of a room. First story windows were 

 set 2' 6" from floor line, and those of second and third stories a 

 trifle higher. 



Translucent glass windows were fitted close to ceiling line on 

 the hall side in several rooms with but one outside wall, affording 

 more light and ventilation, and all bedrooms had transoms or fan 

 lights. 



Glass formed the upper half of the back stair partition, and the 

 rail fitted with the hand grip.* 



Fastened over the entire outside window were screens practically 

 invisible, the wire approaching an atmospheric color, with frames 

 painted to match trim and aid in the illusion. In some cases screens 

 dropped into pockets when not in use. 



Double windows were drawn tightly in place by screws put into 

 the frame through screw eyes fastened in the in-face of the double 

 sash, and each had its own ventilating wicket. 



Telescopic Window. 



The five inch round lenses were so ground that at some angles 

 distant objects were magnified, but the effect on the eyes made the 

 scheme impracticable. 



Single Block Stone Steps. 



The set of three entrance steps and the buttresses at each side 

 cut from a single block of granite, prevented for all time a 

 sagging, open-jointed step. 



*The dark hall and stair were unknown conditions. 



