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are served continuously, reefing round 

 and round the end bar, and tucking the 

 final end under the last loop as shown. 

 This permits of tightening the end ten- 

 sion when necessary. The canvas 

 stretcher must be stout enough to stand 



HEAVY CANV/.5 STRETCHCB 



Fig. 1. Diagram showing how the heavy 

 canvas seat is constructed 



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AWNING DUCK BACK CURTAIN , 



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Fig. 2. View of the back, showing the 

 manner of attaching the curtain 



on an enclosed porch, like that described 

 in the June issue, it is delightful at 

 night, and forms a splendid lounging 

 place during the daylight hours. With 

 properlj- placed porch awnings, which 

 can be lowered into position, sleeping 

 on the porch, even on a rainy night, is 

 quite possible and entirely comfortable. 



Hammocks similar to this in many 

 respects, provided with steel springs and 

 mattress, can be purchased in the 

 market. They are rather expensive, due 

 to their liability to deteriorate from 

 exposure in a damp atmosphere. In an 

 emergenc}', or a very severe storm, it 

 is only necessary to carry the mattress 

 of this hammock to a sheltered place. 

 The rest of the outfit will not suffer from 

 a drenching, and will dry- out quickly 

 as soon as the weather clears. Having 

 once tasted the delight of open air sleep, 

 it will be a matter of regret when the 

 advent of winter compels a change to 

 indoors. 



The entire hammock equipment can 

 be taken apart and carried b}" campers. 

 Its weight is not prohibitive providing 

 the campers have a wagon. In a coun- 

 try where trails take the place of roads 

 and packing horses the place of wagons 

 the hammock could not be utilized, 

 llnder such conditions it would indeed 

 be a luxur\'. 



for all the purchase a strong man can 

 put on these end lashings. This stretcher 

 takes the place of the ordinary bed 

 spring used indoors. 



A mattress about 3 ins. thick is used 

 on this hammock. It can be purchased 

 to fit, or can be made from such materials 

 as common packing excelsior with about 

 I in. thickness of common cotton bats 

 on top. It should be well filled and 

 tufted by sewing through and through 

 with heavy twine and an upholsterer's 

 needle, about 8 ins. apart, 3 ins. from 

 the edges, and 8 ins. apart both ways 

 at other points until fully secured. 

 Spanish moss, curled hair or cotton felt 

 can be used if desired. Tlie mattress 

 should be full 30 ins. wide and 5 ft. 

 6 ins. long. 



In hanging this haii'mork on an open 

 porch, the back curtain should be hung 

 outward to prevent accidental inspection 

 of the sleeper from the open. If used 



5 IRON RING 



LCOrrON LAID CORD 



fASIENINO HANGER 

 ro END BAR 



BACK 

 CURTAIN 





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 , HANCjER 



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 STITCHEO on 





Fig. 3. Cnc end of the swing. Note the 

 strong under-brace and end bar 



