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In an exhibit installed in a single hall of 4000 feet floor area, this color treatment is satisfactory, especially with a few decorative features added in the way of crimson banners and multicolored shields. In a large exhibit, containing collections differing in character, and occupying several halls not decorated with bunting, and in which large wall area is available for exhibition purposes, this treatment, would doubtless prove tiresome, unless warmer tints are applied to the case interiors and dadoes..

[[centered]] [[double underline]] Large Wing-Frames used. [[/underline]]

The National Museum standard wing-frame, for glass 22 X 38 inches, was adopted. To this was added a transom for glass, 4 X 28 inches, in which is installed a general label, performing very much the same function as the page heading of a book. This arrangement has proved very useful, especially to those who can only devote a short time to examining the large number of illustrations shown. In order to strengthen the corners of these wing-frames, brass triangular corner-plates are set in the back of the moulding. To these the hinges are cast, so that the screws are entirely hidden from view. The lugs, case in one piece, are made much heavier than the Museum standard. These large frames, with almost double the glass area of the National Museum standard, have withstood very rough handling in the crowded Halls without damage to the frame, hardware, glass or specimens.