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72 GOODYEAR ON GUM- ELASTIC. 



WASH-TUBS. 



These are manufactured of caoutchouc whalebone or board, 

 and stayed with wood or iron hoops and spHnts, covered with 

 gum-elastic materials. They may be recommended for light- 

 ness and durability, for ship and camp use, if not for the kitchen. 

 See plate . , fig. . 



PORTABLE WASH-TUBS. 



Portable wash-tubs are manufactured of caoutchouc plated 

 and corded fabrics. They may be attached to a wooden frame 

 or horse, as represented by the child's bath-tub, plate , fig. 

 or they may be arranged by movable supports, as represented 

 by the bath-tub, plate , fig . 



BASKETS. 



Field and other baskets may be manufactured of wicker-work. 

 Although more expensive, they are more durable than splints 

 or willow. Fancy and fruit baskets are also made of caout- 

 chouc, without objection on the score of expense, in comparison 

 with many other kinds that are less durable. 



PORTABLE BASKETS. 



Baskets of different sorts are so constructed of gum-elastic 

 wicker-work, as to have that degree of pliability that they may 

 be compressed in a very small space, and afterwards resume 

 their shape with stiffness sufficient to be used for all ordinary 

 purposes. 



