SKETCH No. 5.
Reading edition
This design would require a width of 7 feet 6 inches, as the arched motif could not be used advantageously in a mantel of more than 8 inches less in width. The cornice to the mantle is of wood.
Width of breast 7 feet 5 inches.
Width of opening 4 " 9 "
Height of mantel 7 " 2 "
Height of opening 2 " 9 "
Price of red face and moulded bricks necessary to lay up this mantel, including the hearth, lire-back, under-fire and tile shelf, $72.
Price of cream, buff, gray, pink or brown bricks, $108.
Price of wood cornice not included.
Below is a drawing of each ornamental brick used in this design.
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