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 Important |nl)fntions nnb |mpr0bcinent$ ; 
 
 HISTORICAL SKETCH OF IRO:^ ; 
 
 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
 
 OF THE 
 
 MANUFACTURES OF THE 
 
 NEW YORK WIRE RAILING COMPANY. 
 
 JOHN B. WICKERSHAM, Superintendent. 
 
 
 (^>«ciOT«w of three Styles of Wire Railings.) 
 
 WAREHOUSE, No. 312 BROADWAY, NEW YORK 
 
 1857. 
 
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 Entered accorrling' to Act of CongTess, in tlie yeitr I85T, I)y 
 
 J. B. tVIC'KEK^iiHAIfl, 
 
 in tlio Clerk's Office of tlie District Court, for the Southern District of New York 
 
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 PUBLISHED Bt i- 1; 1 M I-, D n Y 
 
 FOWLER & WELLS, !5 B fa a . u ®. 3 t ii k i in 
 
 SOS Rroartwiiy, N.Y. as Fi...ikf.itl Si M. V. 
 
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 in.i IIl'TriIIl^SOI\, President and Tieasiuei 
 JOIIIV It. ^VICKERSHAM, .SiiperinK-ndvnt. 
 "WILJLIAM D. COMES, Secretary. 
 
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 IKA lIllTC'HI^'SO:>, 
 FKA^CIS P. SCHOAES, 
 JOIIIV L,. EVERITT, 
 
 F. P. rneivAED. 
 
 EIVOCII CIIAMBERMIV, 
 W'lLMAlE l>. COMES, 
 
 JOIi:\ B. M'lCKERSIIAM. 
 
 INDEX: 
 
 Chapter I. HISTORICAL SKETCH OP THK IKOK UU^INESS. . . 3 
 
 II. MODERN APPLICATIONS OF II!()N— Sizes (,f Vim.. 5 
 
 III. WIIiE HURDLE FENCE 7 
 
 IV. WIRE RAILING 7 
 
 V. WIRE RURAL FENCE 16 
 
 VL POSTS 16 
 
 Vn. COMPOSITE RAILING— COMPOSITE RURAL FENCE. 20 
 
 VIII. GATES 28 
 
 IX. VERANDAHS 35 
 
 X. SUMMER-HOUSES 38 
 
 XI. WINDOWGUAHDS.. 39 
 
 XII. BALCONIES 40 
 
 XIII. AREAS... 41 
 
 XIV. CE,\IETERY ENCLOSURES 42 
 
 XV. GATEHEADS FOR CEMETERIES 43 
 
 PACE, 
 
 CiiAP. XVI m-LWARKs FOR S 1 EAMERS 43 
 
 XVII. HEATER-GUARDS, for DWELLINGS. STORES. &c. 44 
 
 XVIIt. CAST AND WROUGH I'-IRON RAILING 45 
 
 XIX. RAILROAD AND FARM FENCES 49 
 
 XX. THE WIRE FENCE 53 
 
 XXI. IMPROVED WIRE-NEITING FENCE 56 
 
 ^ XXII. IRON TREE-BOXES 59 
 
 XXIII. IRON BEDSTEADS 59 
 
 XXIV. WIRE FURNITURE 67 
 
 XXV. CAST-IRON FURNITURE C8 
 
 XXVI. CAST-IRON FRONTS— LINTELS AND CAPITALS. 72 
 
 XXVIL COAL AND ORE SCREENS 80 
 
 XXVin. WHERE OUll MANUFACTURES HAVE BEEN 
 
 USED '. 80 
 
 ADVERTISEMENTS 82 
 
THE IRON MANUFACTURE. 
 
 CHAPTER I. 
 
 HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE IRON BUSINESS. 
 
 Since the earliest ages, Iron has beeu in extensive use. The barbarians used it in their feeble way. Their imple- 
 ments were made from it. The ancients prized it; nor was it till the days of Pliny that it ceased to be regarded as a 
 choice gift. Its use has gradually become more extended, as the wants of man have increased — so true is it that 
 " necessity is the mother of invention ;" and, as civilization has advanced, the means and appliances of a better mode of 
 life have been improved, until in our day there are manifold applications of materials which were once wholly unknown 
 and even unthought of. 
 
 The history of the Iron Business of the world forms an instructive chapter in the record of mankind's progress 
 from a condition of darkness to a state of high civilization ; nor is there a truer method of testing the rate of this pro- 
 gression than an observation of the growth of the discovering and inventive elements. We find, upon examination of 
 the record, that so rapid has been the development of the Iron Trade, that, so recently as the year 1740 — one hundred 
 and seventeen years ago — the total production of Iron in England amounted only to seventeen thoiisand tons. The 
 returns of 1855, for that country, however, show a total production of more than three and a half millions of ions. This 
 fact is significant ; fully justifying the assertion of a recent writer, that " the consumption of Iron is a social barometer, 
 by which to estimate the relative height of Civilization among nations ; for, considering in what practical Ci\'ilization 
 consists, measuring by the actual comforts and conveniences with which social life is surrounded, what philosophic 
 traveler or student will not classify the nations of the world precisely in accordance with the tabulated returns of their 
 Iron manufacture: England first. United States second, Belgium third, France fourth, Germany fifth, Switzerland and 
 Sweden about on a par, Austria next, then Russia, Spain, and Turkey, and the great outlying regions of barbarism ? " 
 
 The present annual production of Iron in the world is, in round numbers. Seven Millions of Tons. The follow- 
 ing table, prepared from official sources, embodies some very interesting information in this regard : 
 
England produced in 1855, 
 
 United States 
 
 a 
 
 1855, . - - - 
 
 France 
 
 u 
 
 1845, .... 
 
 Belgium 
 
 (( 
 
 1855, - ■ - • 
 
 Kussia 
 
 u 
 
 1849 to 1851, 
 
 Sweden 
 
 u 
 
 1850 to 1852, ■ 
 
 Norway 
 
 li 
 
 1855, . . - - 
 
 Austria 
 
 Li 
 
 1847, - - - • 
 
 Prussia produc 
 
 ed, 
 
 per last official report, - 
 
 Other parts of 
 
 Germany " - - 
 
 Elba and Italy 
 
 
 U . . - 
 
 Spain 
 
 
 " 
 
 Denmark and 
 
 3th 
 
 cr parts of Europe, per last official report, 
 
 Total, 
 
 Tons 
 
 8,585,906 
 
 a 
 
 1,000,000 
 
 U 
 
 650,000 
 
 (( 
 
 255,000 
 
 u 
 
 800,000 
 
 tt 
 
 157,000 
 
 a 
 
 22,500 
 
 u 
 
 200,000 
 
 u 
 
 400,000 
 
 (1. 
 
 200,000 
 
 a 
 
 72,000 
 
 (1 
 
 27,000 
 
 a 
 
 20,000 
 
 Ton!- 
 
 6,889,906 
 
 The growth of American production has been about as follows :- 
 
 In 1810, 
 In 1820, 
 In 1828, 
 In 1829, 
 In 1830, 
 
 Tons 54,000 
 
 In 1840, 
 
 Tons 815,000 
 
 20,000 
 
 In 1846, 
 
 765,000 
 
 " 180,000 
 
 In 1847, 
 
 800,000 
 
 " 142,000 
 
 In 1855, 
 
 " 1,000,000 
 
 " 165,000 
 
 
 
 In 1782, the total quantity of hammered iron exported from England was 427 tons. In 1854, the total quantity of 
 pig iron exported was 293,000 tons; of puddled and rolled iron, 883,000 tons. There are now in England 599 furnaces, 
 with an average yield of each of 6,000 tons per annum. Two hundred and thirty thousand men and two thousand 
 steam engines are constantly employed in the manufacture. The value of the gross product is equal to $125,000,000. 
 In the United States, ten years ago, no iron rails were made. Two years ago, 135,000 tons were manufactured. The 
 product of the Lehigh iron region in 1855, was 140,000 tons. The valley of the Schuylkill produces annually 100,000 
 tons. The Susquehanna valley produces 200,000 tons ; the valley of the Potomac 60,000 ; and the southern states 
 40,000. Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri produce 300,000 tons per annum. The 
 aggregate valuation of our Iron manufactures, by the return of 1855, was $50,000,000. 
 
CHAPTER II. 
 
 MODERN APPLICATIONS OF IRON. 
 
 Much of the rapid growth observable in the Iron Maaufacture of the UuiteJ Stats.s within the last few year.s, is to be 
 ascribed to the remarkable applications of this material, which are due to the practical talent of the country. Among no 
 other people is there so great a rivalry between inventors in the production of the utmost variety of articles fitted for use 
 in our houses, our fields, our gardens, stores, counting-rooms and summer resorts. And it is undeniable that the consump- 
 tion of the raw material, to eflect the changes that these improvements are introducing, is producing its natural result in 
 hastening the development of this very important and rapidly increasing branch of our Commerce. 
 
 A pecuUar feature of the latest improvements in Iron work which has been introduced to the notice of the jmblic, is 
 the combination of wrought and cast iron in the manufiicture of articles suitable for outdoor and indoor use. In the 
 course of the following pages we illustrate many of these applications. Not only fences, ])ar1c enclosures, verandahs and 
 other exterior appliances of Iron are made available, but furniture, l)ecLsteads, laousehold apparatus and ornamental 
 articles are manufactured in the highest perfection. 
 
 It was once said by the British Quarterly that a bar of Iron of the original value of five dollars was increased by 
 ;nanufacture till it became worth a quarter of a millic^n ; and the assertion was proved thus : A bar of iron, worth $5, 
 worked into horse shoes, is worth $10 50; in penknife blades, $3,285; in shirt buttons, $29,480; in balance 
 springs for watches, $250,000. So with these new applications of Iron in these days : — every new contrivance only 
 enhances the riches of the country and creates a larger demand. 
 
 TuE Tenacity of Iron. 
 We give below a tabular exhibit of the capacity of resistance of Wire under various degi-ees of strain. It will be 
 interesting to many readers : 
 
 WIRE 
 GUAGE. 
 
 DIAMETER. 
 
 WEIGHT 
 
 OF 
 
 100 YARDS. 
 
 LENGTH 
 
 OF 
 
 1 BUNDLE. 
 
 LENGTH 
 
 OF 
 1 CVVT. 
 
 DIRECT 
 
 STRAIN. 
 
 WIRE 
 GUAGE. 
 
 AREA OF 
 SECTION. 
 
 BREAKING 
 WEIGHT. 
 
 00 
 
 INCHES. 
 
 0-380 
 
 110-32 
 
 YARDS. 
 
 57 
 
 YARDS. 
 
 102 
 
 SQ. INCHES. 
 
 0-1.30 
 
 9040 
 
 00 
 
 
 
 0-340 
 
 88-31 
 
 71 
 
 127 
 
 0-091 
 
 7289 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 0-300 
 
 68-75 
 
 91 
 
 162 
 
 0-071 
 
 5650 
 
 1 
 
 2 
 
 0-280 
 
 59-90 
 
 105 
 
 187 
 
 0-062 
 
 4930 
 
 2 
 
 3 
 
 0-250 
 
 51-65 
 
 121 
 
 215 
 
 0-053 
 
 4250 
 
 3 
 
 4 
 
 0-240 
 
 44-00 
 
 163 
 
 255 
 
 0-045 
 
 3620 
 
 4 
 
 5 
 
 0-220 
 
 37-00 
 
 170 
 
 303 
 
 0-038 
 
 3040 
 
 5 
 
 6 
 
 0-200 
 
 30-56 
 
 203 
 
 361 
 
 n-031 
 
 2510 
 
 6 
 
 7 
 
 0-185 
 
 26-15 
 
 239 
 
 428 
 
 0-027 
 
 2220 
 
 7 
 
 8 
 
 0-170 
 
 22-10 
 
 286 
 
 509 
 
 0-023 
 
 1840 
 
 8 
 
 9 
 
 0-155 
 
 18-36 
 
 342 
 
 609 
 
 0.020 
 
 1560 
 
 9 
 
 10 
 
 0-140 
 
 14-97 
 
 420 
 
 747 
 
 0.016 
 
 1280 
 
 10 
 
 11 
 
 0-125 
 
 1 1-95 
 
 529 
 
 939 
 
 0-013 
 
 1000 
 
 11 
 
Different Sizf.s of Wire. 
 
 The subjoined Illustration exhibits all the sizes of Wire which are usually employed in the manufacture of the 
 articles described in the succeeding Chapters. 
 
 It will be observed, on reference to the numbered illustrations, under the divisions of this publication, that the prices 
 of our work are gaaged according to the size of Wire required. Purchasers will find their convenience consulted by 
 turning to the corresponding numbers in the cut we give below; by means of which they obtain an accurate view 
 of the different descriptions of Wire — all of which are given of the natural size. 
 
 .\o. «0. 
 
 Xo. O. 
 
 1-4 In. 
 
 3-16 in. 
 
 1-8 in. 
 
 iir 
 
 or 
 
 or 
 
 No. U. 
 
 IVo. 6. 
 
 IVo. 11 
 
 Note. — Attention is called to the following 
 
 EXTRA. CHARGES. 
 
 1. For Office Railings, which may be selected from any of the following desigus, twenty-five cents extra per foot is 
 
 charged (or 2}uttutg up, and twenty-five cents per foot extra for bronzing. 
 
 2. Price for putting up work is always additional on the prices following. 
 8. Cast iron and wrought iron posts are also an additional charge. 
 
 4. Parties desiring their goods boxed are charged in addition therefor. 
 
 5. Gates are charged in addition. 
 
 6. One coat of paint is included in the jirices named. 
 
 Workmen are sent to any part of the United States. 
 
CHAPTER III. 
 
 WIRE HURDLE FENCE. 
 
 The following engraving exhibits the Wire Hurdle Fence, of No. 1, or diamond pattern, intended for Gardens 
 and Lawns. The manner of securing the panels, by inserting the prongs of the iron posts into the ground, is also 
 sliown. This method of fastening the jjosts is all that is required in a movable fence : 
 
 PRICES PER LINEAL FOOT. 
 
 Fig. 1, 9 in. Mesh, No. 6 Wire, Hurdle, 3 ft. between bars, when up 3 ft. 6 in $0 65 
 
 " 6 in. " " 6 " " " " " " " " 85 
 
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 " 9 in. " " iin." " " " " " " " .' ........ [ '. 75 
 
 " 6 in. " " |in. " " " " " " " " .' 1 00 
 
 CHAPTER IV. 
 
 WIRE RAILING. 
 
 FOR CEIWETERIES, DOORIARDS, ^VIIVDOW OI ARDS, Ac. 
 
 (Patented Ifarch 6th, 1847, and January loth, 1849.) 
 
 Fig. 1 in the following illustration, shows a modification of the Wire Hurdle Fence exhibited above, — the differ- 
 ence consisting in the manner of fastening the fence to its posts, and in securing the posts in the ground. The style 
 shown below, is attached to cast-iron posts, which are secured to stone blocks in the ground. 
 
 Fig. 2 is the G form of fence, suitable for Cemeteries, Dooryards, Window Guard.'^, and Office Railings, and is 
 one of the most general patterns employed for these purposes. This pattern is a very desirable one, and invariably 
 
 rig. 2. 
 
gives satisfaction. When put up, it is extremely substantia], yet light and airy. This style of railing is suitable for 
 Office EnGlo.jures, Dooryards, and Window Guards. 
 
 PRICES PER LINEAL FOOT. 
 
 Fig. 1 Pattern — No. 6 Wire, 4i in. Mesh, with pickets, 3 ft. 4 in. from ground to top of picket 
 " " i in. " '' 
 
 Fig. 2 Pattern —No. 6 
 
 -in. 
 in. 
 
 in. 
 in. 
 in. 
 
 4 ft. 
 3i ft. 
 
 4 ft. 
 
 Fig. 3 is an arrangement substantially the same as Figs. 1 and 2. It was the first pattern of wire rail 
 manufactured, and encloses the statue of Washington, in Independence Hnll, Philadelphia. Fig. 4 is 
 beautiful pattern of the same kind. Both these styles have pickets on the top rail : 
 
 $1 
 
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 20 
 
 1 
 
 55 
 
 2 
 
 00 
 
 1 
 
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 1 
 
 25 
 
 1 
 
 50 
 
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 PRICES PER LINEAL FOOT. 
 
 Fig. 3 Pattern— No. 6 Wire, ?.i ft. high, with pickets $1 00 
 
 1 25 
 
 1 50 
 
 2 00 
 
 • . 1 12i 
 
 1 37i 
 
 1 (12* 
 
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 Figs. 5 and C show a railing with border, witliout pickets. Tliese patterns may be made with pickets, if desired. 
 Fig. 5 is the pattern which encloses the galleries of the Houses of Refuge in Philadelphia and Baltimore : 
 
 Fig. 6. 
 
9 
 
 PRICES PER LINEAL FOOT. 
 
 Fig. 5 Pattern — No. 6 Wire, 3; ft. high,- with pickets, without the border $1 00 
 
 " " J in. " " " " " " 1 25 
 
 " " /j i"- " " " " " " 1 50 
 
 " " I in. " " " " " " 2 00 
 
 With border, 37i cents per lineal foot extra. 
 
 Fig. 6 Pattern— No. 6 Wire, 3^ ft. in height with pickets, with the border $1 62.1 
 
 u II I II 11 u'~ II 11 a ' I qA 
 
 " " _5_in_ii 11 11 11 " " 2 I2h 
 
 i< II :i j„ II II ii II 11 II 9 75" 
 
 If wanted without border, 37-h cents less per lineal foot. 
 Figs. 7 and 8 represent a heavier style of Wire Railing, with pickets. These patterns arc made of rods of the 
 larger sizes, forming a very substantial fence for Dooryard and Cemetery purposes : 
 
 Fig. 7. rig. 8. 
 
 PRICES PER LINEAL FOOT. 
 
 Fig. 7, ^ in. Wire, 3i ft. high, with pickets .... 
 " 3 in. 11 11 11 11 .... 
 
 Fig. 8, fin. " " " " . . . . 
 
 Figs. 9 and 10 are styles with border and pickets : 
 
 Fig. 9 
 
 Fig. 10. 
 
 $1 .50 
 
 1 75 
 
 2 00 
 
 PRICES PER LINEAL FOOT. 
 
 Fig. 9 Pattern — No. 6 Wire, 3i ft. in height, without the border, with pickets .$1 50 
 
 u II 1 j.^ II II II II II II II 2 7,5 
 
 II II _5_ ji^ 11 <i II 11 11 u II 2 00 
 
 « II ^ in. " 4 " " " " " 2 75 
 
 2 ° " 
 
10 
 
 Fig. 10 Pattern — Xo. 6 Wire, 3^ ft. in height, without the border, with pickets, 
 
 Jin. 
 
 $1 50 
 
 1 75 
 
 . . - 2 00 
 
 " " 'I in. " " " " " " " 9 in. mesh 1 50 
 
 With bonier, 37^- cents per lineal foot additional. The extra price of these and following numbers, is owing to 
 one or more additional row of rosettes, each row increasing the price 25 cents per foot. 
 
 Figs. 11 and 12 also exhibit styles with border and pickets. Fig. 12 is a pattern which is very frequently 
 selected for its neatness. It may be made without border and with pickets, for Dooryards and Cemetery fences: 
 
 Fig. 11. 
 
 Fig. 12. 
 
 PRICES PER LINEAL FOOT. 
 
 5tJ'isii*«^««S*?N\l.^''-t--M4*i\>I££:j!i^'iUJUa^^'^"*iu 
 
 II 
 
 II 
 
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 Patterns Figs. 11 and 12 — No. 6 Wire, 3 i ft. height, without borders, with pickets $125 
 
 J in. " •' " " " " 1 50 
 
 5 in. " " " " " " 1 75 
 
 I in. " 4 ft. " " " " 2 25 
 
 With border, 'S7l cents per foot extra. 
 
 Figs. 13 and 11 arc more elaborate designs, particularly adapted for Fences of extra height. Fig. 14 is especially 
 suitable for Gates for main entrances, and may be made of rods three-eighths of an inch in diameter, rendering it 
 sufficiently heavy and substantial for a good gate: 
 
 Fig. 13. 
 
 Fig. 14. 
 
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 PRICES PER LINEAL FOOT. 
 Patterns Figs. 13 and 14— No. 6 Wire, 3| ft. in height, with borders and pickets 
 
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 " " " -vin " " " " " 
 
 " " " I "in. " 4 ft. 6 in. " " " .' .' 
 
 $2 50 
 
 2 75 
 
 3 00 
 
 4 00 
 
11 
 
 Figs. 15 and 17 show patterns of Wire Bailing most generally popular. Fig. 17 is a style in the construction of 
 which lighter wire can be used than in any other pattern made. It is generally employed for all purposes where Iron 
 Railing is required, and mav be found in use in all parts of the country, from Maine to Texas. This pattern encloses 
 the Battery, in the city of Charleston, S. C. : 
 
 Fig. 15. 
 
 Fig. 17. 
 
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 PRICES PER LIXEAL FOOT. 
 
 Figs. 15 and 17— No. 6 "Wire, 3i ft. high, with pickets $1 25 
 
 " " -^-in " " <i <: 11 _ 2 '75 
 
 " 3 ir, " A " <i " " 2 25 
 
 fin." 4" 
 
 With top or bottom border, 37^ cents additional ; with both, 75 cents. 
 
 Figs. 18 and 19 are styles of Park Railing, of extra height. Fig. 19 is the pattern used for enclosing Forsyth 
 Place, in the city of Savannah, and is also in use ia several squares in the city of New York and other parts of the 
 Union. The posts in these styles are of extra pattern. (See " Posts," chapter VI.) 
 
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 Fig. 19. 
 
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 PRICES PER LINEAL FOOT. 
 
 Figs. 19 and 18, i in. Wire, 4 ft. high, with pickets ' $2 00 
 
 " » 5 j„_ <i a <i II 2 25 
 
 # in. 
 
 5i 
 
 8 00 
 
12 
 
 Fio-s 20 and 21 are also patterns of Railing suitable for Parks, Doorjards and Cemetery plots. Fig. 20 is a style 
 which has been selected for enclosing several Parks in various parts of the United States. It is used in Aiken bquare, 
 in the city of Charleston, and encloses Flynn's Church in the same city: 
 
 Fig. 20, 
 
 Fig. 21. 
 
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 PRICES PER LINEAL FOOT. 
 Figs. 20 and 21— No. G Wire, 3i ft. high, without border, with pickets 
 
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 4 
 
 TO in- 
 I in. 
 
 With the centre row of Rosettes only, these patterns can be furnished at the same prices as Fig. 15. 
 at top or bottom, 37' cents per foot additional; at both top and bottom, 75 cents. 
 
 Figs. 22 and 23 are very beautiful patterns,— fig. 23 being placed in the centre, in the illustration : 
 Fig. 22. Fig. 23. 
 
 % 
 
 $1 75 
 
 - 2 00 
 2 50 
 
 - 2 75 
 
 With border 
 
 Fig. 22. 
 
 PRICES PER LINEAL FOOT. 
 
 Fio-s 22 and 23— No. 6 Wire, 3i ft. hinh, without border, with pickets 
 *= ■ u 11 4 " "" " " " " " 
 
 n 11 .> a a a a a " " 
 
 I in. " 4 ft. " 
 
 $1 75 
 2 00 
 2 25 
 2 75 
 
 Additional price for borders same as before. 
 
13 
 
 Fig. 24 is the identical pattern of Railing which encloses the staircases, galleries, and balconies of the famous 
 Crystal Palace of New York. A medal was awarded to Mr. Wickeksham, uow Superintendent of the New York 
 Wire-Eailing Company, for this and otlicr Iron work furnished for the Talacc: 
 
 Fig. 24. 
 
 PRICES PER LINEAL FOOT. 
 Fig. 24 — i in. Wire, with or without pickets, 3 ft. 4 in. high 
 
 $2 00 
 1 75 
 
 The standard or centre posts, represented above, price $4 each. It is suitable for any design ;— 3 ft. 4 in. in height. 
 
 Figs. 27 and 28 are ordinary patterns, adapted for places where the appearance of a heavy fence is desirable, and 
 suited to Cemetery purposes: 
 
 Fig. 27 — i in. Wire, 3 ft. 4 in. high, with pickets 
 
 a 5_ ;„ c( II 11 II II II 
 
 II 3 in " I' 'I I' " " 
 
 Fio-. 28 ° " ' " " " " " " 
 
 ■PRICES PER LINEAL FOOT. 
 
 ^1 50 
 
 1 75 
 
 2 00 
 1 50 
 
14 
 
 RAILING FOR BANKS, OFFICES, TOPS OF WALLS, &c. 
 
 Figs. 25 and 20 are styles of Bailing admirably suited for Banks, Offices, &c., and are largely employed in such 
 places, for enclosing counters, securing windows, and other purposes where protection is required. Many of our 
 principal Banks are now using these beautiful designs. Fig. 25 is a pattern particularly suited for window-guards and 
 gratings, where security and neatness are desired. It can be made to fit any space. The same style 'is excellently 
 adapted for Conservatories, Dwellings and Stores. The following extra rates are charged, when used for Bank or 
 Office Eailings, &c. ; Extra for bronzing, 25 cents per foot; Extra for putting up, 25 cents per foot; Extra for each 
 gate and door. One coat of paint is always included in th prices mentioned: 
 
 Fig. 25. 
 
 Fig. 26. 
 
 PEICES PEE, LINEAL FOOT. 
 
 Fig. 25 — { in. "Wire, 24 inches high, oval bar on top 
 
 u 3_ in " " " " " 
 
 I 6 '"• 
 
 Fio- ofi ^- in " " " " " 
 
 $1 75 
 
 1 50 
 
 2 00 
 
 Fig. 29 is an admirable fence for the tops of walls and to surmount wooden fences. It is generally made about 
 two feet in height, with the interstices 4i inches apart : 
 
 Fig. SO is suitable for Counter- Railings and for places where no great height is required. It is made about IS in. 
 high, and is a very neat and beautiful pattern : 
 
 Fig. 29. 
 
 Fig. 30. 
 
 PRICES PER LINEAL FOOT. 
 
 Fig. 29 — 1 in. Wire, 24 inches high, with pickets 
 " _^-in " " " " " 
 
 Fig.30— T^in. ^' 1 ft. 6 in. high 
 
 $1 25 
 1 12i 
 1 75 
 
15 
 
 Fig. 81 is another pattern suitable for Counter-Eaillngs, and made of the same height as Fig. 30, — eighteen inches. 
 
 Fig. 31. 
 
 Fig. 32. 
 
 PRICES PER LINEAL FOOT. 
 
 Fig. 31- 
 
 in. Wire, 1 ft. 6 in. high 
 
 $1 75 
 
 Fig. 32 is a smaller pattern. It can be made of any required heiglit, and is very u.scfal in filling up sjiaces of 
 any extent. The peculiarity of thi.s design consists in the repetition of the same pattern in consecutive portions of the 
 work, so that it is not nece.'^sary with tliis style of railing to confine it within specified limits. The simplicity of tliis 
 design especially adapts it for use in places where the height is uneven. 
 
 Fig. 32— /j i"- Wire, 2 ft. high - . . - 
 
 '' " " per square foot . . . . 
 
 Fig. 33 is a modification of Fig. 31, being only twelve inches high : 
 
 $2 50 
 1 25 
 
 Fig. 33. 
 
 Fig. 34. 
 
 Fio;. 35. 
 
 PRICES PER LINEAL FOOT. 
 
 Fiff. 33— A in. Wire, 1 ft. high 
 
 $1 50 
 
 Fig. 34 is designated as No. 1 Lattice Pattern. The top and bottom rails are round instead of flat, and the pattern 
 is cheaper than the one which follows (Fig. 35), which is surrounded by flat bars with oval rail on top. Tlie usual 
 manner of securing these patterns to the counter is by screwing or stapling them down. Doors and ojjenings can be 
 furnished when necessary, and also standards and posts. 
 
 PRICES PER LINEAL FOOT. 
 
 Fig. 34— No. 13 Wire, 1 in. mesh, 2 ft. high ...-.-. 
 
 " " " " " for Window-guards; over 4 square feet, 30 cents per square foot. 
 
 Fig. 85 is No. 1 Pattern, 1 in. mesh. It is suitable for Counter and Desk Railings. 
 
 PRICES PER LINEAL FOOT. 
 
 Fig. 35— No. 13 Wire, 1 in. mesh, 2 ft. high .-....- 
 
 " " '' " " for AVindow-guards ; over 4 square feet, 50 cents per square foot. 
 
 $0 75 
 
 $1 00 
 
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 CHAPTER V." 
 
 WIRE RURAL FENCE. 
 
 Fig. 36 shows a style called tlie Wire Rural Fence, of which large quantities are used for Fronts of Villa and 
 Cottage property, and for division fences. It is made entirely of wire rods of the larger sizes, is neat and tasty in 
 appearance, and extremely durable. The method of fastening the posts in the ground is also shown in the illustration: 
 
 Fis:. 36. 
 
 PRICES PER LINEAL FOOT. 
 
 Fig. 1, — Rural Fence, 3 ft. G in. high, } in. Wire 
 
 (t 2 ** *' 4- " '* ** '* 
 
 " 3 " "3 " in. " J^ in. " 
 
 it J. " *' 4 *' '* *^ '^ 
 
 " 5 " " 3 " 6 in. " I in. " 
 
 u (j a i; ^ 11 u II <i 
 
 Iron Posts for Hurdles, each, extra 
 " " 1 in. square, with buds, each, extra 
 
 ^0 40 
 50 
 50 
 60 
 62 
 75^ 
 50 
 1 00 
 
 CHAPTER \T. 
 
 POSTS. 
 
 The ornamental Posts are furnished with the AVire Railing at an extra charge. They are needed only at the 
 corners and at the gates. The intermediate posts (see Posts design, Fig. 12), made of wrought iron, and surmounted 
 with a bud, are always furnished without extra charge, and are included in the foregoing prices for the Railing. It 
 is, however, frequently the case that persons prefer cast-iron posts between the panels ; and where such is the case, 
 much is added to the ornamental appearance of the Railing, at a trifling additional cost. These posts are made of all 
 sizes, from two inclies in diameter to two feet, and from one foot in height to eight . The prices range from $1 to $75. 
 We have many designs for Posts, wl'.ich are not included in the following illustrations: they are made in great variety 
 and of very beautiful patterns. Styles of large Posts for Villa entrances are shown in the succeeding chai^ter, on 
 " Composite Railing." 
 
 Fig. 1 is a newel. It is a style used for Stoops, and Gate, and corner Posts. 
 
I'ig. 2. 
 
 Fig.l. 
 
 Fig. 4. 
 
 m: 
 
 Price. Fig. 1 — Post for Railing, 3 ft. 4 in. high 
 
 $G 00 
 
 Figs. 2 and 4 are used with tlie Composite Railing (Chap. VII.), and the prices for that Railing correspond witli 
 these. 
 
 Prices. Fig. 4, Post 
 
 U O II 
 
 2 ft. 9 in. 
 
 3 ft. 5 in. 
 
 3 ft. 10 in. 
 
 4 ft. 10 in. 
 
 $1 40 
 
 1 50 
 
 1 60 
 
 2 00 
 
 2 ft. 9 ill . 
 
 3 ft. 5 in. 
 
 3 ft. 10 in. 
 
 4 ft. 10 in. 
 
 $2 75 
 
 3 00 
 
 25 
 
 6 10 
 
18 
 
 Figs. 8, 5 and 6 are Cemetery Posts, but suitable for any place where posts of ordinary height are required. 
 
 Fig. 7 is the identical style of Newel furnished for the Crystal Palace by our establishment. Fig. 8 is a style of 
 Octagon Post, used on the outside of the Crystal Palace : 
 
 rig. 6. 
 
 Fig. 3. 
 
 m 
 
 Fig. 5. 
 
 Fig. 7. 
 
 ^ 
 
 y^y^^ 
 
 Fig. 8. 
 
 3 ft. -i in. high 
 
 Prices. Fig. 3, For Eailings, 4 ft. high 
 
 " 5 " " 
 
 It Q (I 11 1( (1 
 
 II 17 11 II U II 
 
 " 8 " " 5 " 6" 
 
 - $10 00 
 12 00 
 12 00 
 15 00 
 
 $15 00 to 20 00 
 
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 Figs. 9, 10 and 11 are Posts most commonly used with the "Wire Railing : 
 Fig. 9. Fig. 10. 
 
 Fig. 11. 
 
 Prices. Fig. 9, For Railing, 3 ft. 4 in. high 
 
 a 1A a 11 a a ii 
 
 11 11 a II 11 u 11 
 
 • 111 a II ^ f (. II 
 
 " " " " 5 ft.' 6 in. " 
 
 $2 50 
 2 50 
 2 50 
 
 4 00 
 
 7 00 
 
 Figs. 12 to 17 in the following illustrations exhibit different styles of Posts. Fig. 12 shows the manner of 
 connecting the panels of the Wire Railing, illustrating the design of the Bud-post, as it is called. It is oommon to 
 connect all the panels of the Wire Railing in this manner where cast-iron posts are not used. 
 
 Fig. 13 is termed the small Octagon, and is used for Cemeteries and Offices, with both wire and cast-iron railing. 
 
 Fig. 14 shows the Fluted Post, used for the same purposes as Fig. 13. 
 
 Fig. 15 is the large Gothic Post, used for Fences. It is made 4 ft. high, and upwards. 
 
 Fig. 16 is called the Drapery Post, and is surmounted by an urn and flames. This style is especially adapted for 
 cemetery purposes. When surmounted by an iron ball, in place of tlie urn, it is suitable for Gateways and for Newels 
 to Staircases. 
 
 Fig. 17 is the large Gothic style, known as the " Crystal Palace Post." It is in use in the outer enclosure of tlie 
 Crystal Palace in New York. The same style of post can be arranged for lamps, by means of a projection from the 
 bud upwards, similar to the pattern shown in Fig. 100, where the lamp post is illustrated. 
 
 Fig. 18 is a style of wrought iron post. 
 
 Prices.- Fig. 12, Bud-post, is included in the prices set down for the Wire Railing, without extra charge. 
 
 " 13, Octagon Post, from $2 50 to .$7 00, according to height and diameter. 
 
 " 14, Fluted Post, $2 50, ordinary height 3 ft. 4 in. 
 
 " 15, Octagon Post, same as Fig. 13, showing the difference in size, 4 ft. high, $4 00. 
 
 " 16, Urn-post, for Cemetery use, $12 00. 
 
 " 17, Crystal Palace Post, from $15 to $20. 
 
20 
 
 Fig. 12. 
 
 Figs. 13 
 
 0<Hij!/ut\.f^f/ 
 
 Fig. 18. 
 
 CJ'JSrIlsUJSC. 
 
 Prices. 
 
 -Fig. 18, (Wrought-iron,) furnished with Wire Eaihng 3 ft. -i in. high, .$1 25 ; 4 ft. high $1 50. This 
 post, when furnished with the Wire Railing, is surmounted with an ornamental bud. When 
 furnished with the Composite Railing, they are surmounted by a cast-iron picket, and at the 
 following prices : 
 
 Wronght-iron Posts, 1 inch square 
 
 2 ft. 9 in. 
 
 $0 40 
 
 3 ft. 5 in. 
 
 50 
 
 3 ft. 10 in. 
 60 
 
 4 ft. 10 in. 
 1 00 
 
 CHAPTER VII. 
 
 COMPOSITE RAILING. 
 
 We are now manufacturing a new and very beautiful style of Railing, termed the Composite Railing. This is a 
 union of wrought and cast iron, so formed as to give remarkable strength and durability to the work. The patent for 
 this Railing was issued January 13th, 1852. The peculiarity of the work consists in the application of a process for 
 casting solid rosettes upon the iron rods at the point of intersection, without the aid of rivets. The pickets which 
 surmount this Railing are also cast directly upon the rods. By means of this process, the rods are rendered completely 
 immovable and firm, and the admission of moisture is totally prevented; the Railing being thereby rendered exceed- 
 ingly durable. A large variety of patterns of this Railing are made ; a few samples being exhibited in the succeeding 
 illustrations. This style of work is meeting with universal fixvor, and the Composite Rading is acknowledged by 
 persons who have used it to be a decided advance upon former patterns. Very large quantities are already set up in 
 different parts of the country, and an increasing demand proves the excellence of the new application of Iron thus 
 introduced to jiublic attention. 
 
 Fig. 3A is a cheap form of Composite Railing. The interstices are one font apart. This pattern forms a 
 cheap and substantial Cemetery fence, and is suitable for enclosures in places where it is not necessary to confine small 
 animals. 
 
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 Fig. 3A. 
 
 Prices- 
 
 -Pattam of Bailing and Posts, referring to the designs 
 berewitb. 
 
 Fif?. 
 
 3A, without Posts 
 
 
 with Fig. 4 " 
 
 
 with " 2 " 
 
 
 without " 
 
 
 with Fig. 4 " 
 
 
 with " 2 " 
 
 Total height of E.iilinff Trom ground to 
 top of Pickets. 
 
 8 ft. 4 in. 
 
 ft. 
 
 (I 
 
 5 in. 
 
 Diameter of Iron 
 
 Price per Lineal 
 
 Eods. 
 
 Foot. 
 
 fin. 
 
 $0 90 
 
 (t 
 
 1 15 
 
 11 
 
 1 45 
 
 }. in. 
 
 1 12^r 
 
 u 
 
 1 37^ 
 
 u 
 
 1 62* 
 
 Figure 4A is also intended for Cemetery lots : 
 
 Fig. 4A. 
 
 K'riCCS* Pattern of EailiDg and Posts, referring to the designs 
 
 herewith. 
 
 Fif 
 
 4A, 
 
 without Posts 
 with Fig. 4 " 
 with " 2 " 
 without " 
 with Fig. 4 " 
 with " 2 " 
 
 Total height of Hailing from gronnd to 
 top I'f Pickets. 
 
 - 3 ft. 4 ill. 
 
 3 ft. 5 in. 
 
 Diameter of Iron 
 Rods. 
 
 Price per Lineal 
 Foot 
 
 1 '"• 
 
 it 
 
 $0 75 
 1 00 
 
 (t 
 
 1 25 
 
 i in. 
 
 1 00 
 
 ti 
 
 1 25 
 
 tt 
 
 1 50 
 
 Fig. SB is of the same design as the two preceding, except that the meshes are closer and the height not quite so 
 gi-eat. This is a vcrj' desirable pattern for Cemetery enclosures and wall fences, where much height is not requisite. 
 
¥>i-i<>os Pattern of Kail ing and Posts, referring to the designs 
 
 i I llf s. herewith. 
 
 Fig. 3B, without Posts 
 " with Fig. 4 " 
 " with " 2 " 
 " without " 
 " with Fig. 4 " 
 " with " 2 " 
 
 Total height of Railing from ground to 
 top of Pickets. 
 
 2 ft. 9 in. 
 
 2 ft. 10 in. 
 
 iamcter of Iron 
 
 Price per Llnea 
 
 Rods. 
 
 Foot 
 
 fin. 
 
 $0 95 
 
 <i 
 
 1 20 
 
 i( 
 
 1 40 
 
 J in. 
 
 1 15 
 
 It 
 
 1 40 
 
 .c 
 
 1 65 
 
 Fig. 4C is intended for a Doorvard fence, and is extensively used for that purpose, as well as for Cemeteries ; in 
 fact, any of the jiatterns of the Composite Bailing are suitable for Cemetery lots : 
 
 rig. 4C. 
 
 prices. 
 
 _ Pattern of Hailings and Posts, referring to the designs 
 herewith. 
 
 Fitj. 4C, without Posts 
 
 with Fig. 4" 
 
 with " 2 " 
 
 " without " 
 
 " with Fie. 4 " 
 
 " vvitli "" 2 " - 
 
 Total height of Railing from ground to 
 top of Pickets. 
 
 3 ft. 4 in. 
 
 3 ft. 5 in. 
 
 imeter of Iron 
 
 Price per Lineal 
 
 P.ods. 
 
 Foot. 
 
 f in- 
 
 $1 25 
 
 t( 
 
 1 50 
 
 (1 
 
 1 75 
 
 i in 
 
 1 50 
 
 II 
 
 1 75 
 
 II 
 
 2 00 
 
23 
 
 Fio-. 9C is used for a Door3-ard fence, and for outer enclosures for Cemeteries. It is especially adapted for 
 enclosing Parks. This pattern is made of various heights, and generally exceeds other styles in height. It makes a 
 very substantial and handsome fence : 
 
 Fig. 9C. 
 
 Prices. 
 
 -Pattern of Bailings and Posts, referring to the designs 
 herewith. 
 
 i- 9C 
 
 without Posts 
 
 C( 
 
 with Fig. 4 " 
 
 (( 
 
 with " 2 " 
 
 ii 
 
 without " 
 
 li 
 
 with Fig. 4 " 
 
 tl 
 
 with " 2 " 
 
 (( 
 
 without ". 
 
 li 
 
 with Fig. 4 " 
 
 11 
 
 with " 2 " 
 
 11 
 
 without " 
 
 11 
 
 with Fig. 4 " 
 
 11 
 
 with " 2 " 
 
 Total height of Hailing from ground to 
 top of Pickets. 
 
 3 ft. 9 in. 
 11 11 
 
 3 ft. 10 in. 
 
 II a 
 
 a a 
 
 4 ft. 10 in. 
 
 It :i 
 
 c( li 
 
 4 ft. 11 in. 
 
 Diameter of Iron 
 
 Price Fjer Line 
 
 Foot 
 
 Eods. 
 
 fin. 
 
 $1 85 
 
 11 
 
 2 121 
 
 a 
 
 2 40 
 
 .Vin. 
 
 2 10 
 
 a 
 
 2 37i 
 
 (t 
 
 2 64 
 
 fin. 
 
 2 12i 
 
 (C 
 
 2 45 
 
 (1 
 
 2 75 
 
 iin. 
 
 2 40 
 
 (( 
 
 2 73 
 
 tc 
 
 3 03 
 
24 
 
 Fi<r. IOC is another mollification of the same ^lyh: 
 
 Fi2-. IOC. 
 
 Priccs." 
 
 -PatterQ of Eailing and Posts, referring to the designs 
 herewith 
 
 Fig. IOC, without Posts 
 " with Fisr. 4 " 
 " with """ 2 " 
 " witiiout " 
 
 " with Fig. 4 " 
 " with " 2 " 
 
 Total height of Eailing from ground to 
 top of Pickets. 
 
 3 ft. 8 in. 
 
 3 ft. 9 in. 
 
 Diameter of Iron 
 
 Prices per Lineal 
 
 Rods. 
 
 Foot. 
 
 f in. 
 
 $1 .50 
 
 " 
 
 1 77 
 
 tt 
 
 2 04 
 
 iin. 
 
 1 70 
 
 It 
 
 1 97 
 
 U 
 
 2 25 
 
 Fig. 12 C. is the pattern most generally employed. It is suited for enclosing Well-holes in Stores, for Office- 
 railings, for Dooryards, for Cemetery lots, and, in fact, for every purpose where an iron fence is required. We can 
 recommend this pattern as one which gives entire satisfaction to purchasers. It is in extensive use : 
 
 Fig. 12C. 
 
25 
 
 Prices. PaUom of Bailing and Posts, referring to the designs 
 
 herewith. 
 
 Fig. 12C, without Posts 
 " with Fig. 4 " 
 " with " 2 " 
 " without " 
 
 with Fig. 4 " 
 
 with " 2 " 
 " without " 
 
 with Fig. 4" 
 
 with " 2 " 
 " without " 
 " with Fig. 4 " 
 
 with " 2 " 
 
 Toul he 
 
 ght of Rail 
 
 ng from ground to 
 
 Diameter of Iron 
 
 Price per Lineal 
 Foot. 
 
 
 top of PlckeU. 
 
 
 Bods. 
 
 - 
 
 3 ft. 
 
 4 in. 
 
 . 
 
 - 1 in. 
 
 $1 
 
 37A- 
 
 - 
 
 il 
 
 a 
 
 . 
 
 U 
 
 1 
 
 m 
 
 . 
 
 ^ " 
 
 ii, 
 
 . 
 
 u 
 
 1 
 
 87* 
 
 . 
 
 3 ft. 
 
 5 in. 
 
 . 
 
 iin. 
 
 1 
 
 55 
 
 . 
 
 
 a 
 
 . 
 
 U 
 
 1 
 
 80 
 
 . 
 
 a 
 
 a 
 
 . 
 
 u 
 
 2 
 
 05 
 
 . 
 
 3 ft. 
 
 10 in. 
 
 . 
 
 fin. 
 
 1 
 
 50 
 
 . 
 
 U 
 
 a 
 
 . 
 
 a 
 
 1 
 
 77 
 
 . 
 
 ii 
 
 (i 
 
 . 
 
 ii 
 
 2 
 
 04 
 
 . 
 
 3 ft. 
 
 11 in. 
 
 . 
 
 \ in. 
 
 1 
 
 75 
 
 . 
 
 U 
 
 
 , 
 
 a 
 
 2 00 
 
 . 
 
 ti 
 
 u 
 
 . 
 
 11 
 
 2 
 
 25 
 
 Fig. lOD. is a modification of Fig. IOC, showing an extra height, — not less than_/ii;e_/€e<. 
 
 SUGGESTIONS TO PURCHASEES. 
 
 Parties wisliing to estimate for themselves for Railing or Window-guards, can do so by taking the number of 
 square feet in a running foot, and calculating the same at fifty cents per square foot : — tliis will give them the price per 
 lineal foot, when made of half-inch iron. Iff inch iron is used, the price will be forty cents per square foot, except 
 for pattern Fig. 16C, which is afiforded at a le.^s price, and also pattern Fig. 15(", which may be made of heavier iron 
 much cheaper. These explanations apply to Figs. lOD, 13C. 14C, 15C, and 16C, in the following illustrations: 
 
 Fig. lOD. 
 
 Fo" Pricss. 
 
 -{See preceding explanation.) 
 
 Fig. 13G exhibits another style, intended for Park fences. 
 
 Fife-. MC siiewd another style of Park fence. It is also suitable for Suburban Villas. 
 
26 
 
 Fig. 13C. 
 
 Fig. 14C. 
 
 h 
 
 n 
 
 n 
 
 n 
 
 4^R> 
 
 n 
 
 
 n 
 
 1^ 
 
 A 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 c 
 
 J 
 
 \J 
 
 {J 
 
 u 
 
 u 
 
 ij 
 
 u 
 
 U 
 
 U 
 
 u 
 
 v 
 
 Prices. (See explanation Fig. IOC. 
 
 Fig. 15C is another pattern. 
 
 Fig. 15C. 
 
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 Prices. 5 ft. higli upright rods f in., with or without cast iron pickets, the lattice work at the bottom 
 
 of h in. iron — $2 50 })er lineal foot. 
 
 Fig. 16C is still another and sim|)Ier style of fence, sold at a much lower rate. It is peculiarly adapted for 
 divisiondiues for adjoining property. It may be made of light or heavy materials: 
 
 Pi!?:. 16C. 
 
 'WwrMrw~MrM> 4 4 f 1, >inr^^ 
 
 1 1 1 1 is Is w t it^^itJt^WJ- 
 
 Prlces.- 
 
 -4 ft. (i in. i in. rods for uprights — $1 25 per lineal foot; uprights 6 inches apart. This pattern can 
 be made of ^, f, or 1 in. iron, round or square, with uprights closer together than the above, 
 or further apart. Parties desiring estimates of cost of any particular size will send a sketch, 
 and the necessary information will be furnished. 
 
 Fig. 17C shows a style of Stoop railing, with newel : 
 
28 
 
 Prices. $2 per lineal loot for Stoop railing. 
 
 engraving, $8. 
 
 Newels from $2 50 to $10 each. Price of one shewn in the 
 
 COMPOSITE EURAL FENCE. 
 
 Figs. 19 C. and 20 C. are two varieties of an entirely new style of fence, termed tlie Composite Rural. One 
 variety is furni.sbed with [lickets, and one has a Gothic top. In this style of fence the rails are attached to the 
 uprights by means of a solid ornamental casting, which surrounds the picket, and makes the whole rigid. The 
 patterns are very neat and beautiful, making one of the cheapest iron lailings fur use in cemeteric.'*, rural gi-ounds, 
 dooryards and enclosed lots. The posts which support this fence, differ from those attached to other styles, being 
 made of four upright wires, one jilaced at each corner, and united' at suitable distances by cast iron ornaments, which 
 add to the strength and rigidity of the post. Two styles of this railing are shown below : 
 
 Fig. 20C. 
 
 Fig. 19C. 
 
 T 
 
 '}4+i-444^4+l^ 
 
 ■ri r"' 
 
 w 
 
 rf+tiH!: 
 
 I 
 
 
 v>, 
 
 - w_0','^'".'^.-V'<>-^. 
 
 
 Prices.- Fig. 19C, f in. wire, 3 ft. 6 in. high, 65 cts. per lineal foot. 
 
 Fig. 2UC, f in. wire, 4 ft. high, 75 cts. per lineal foot. 
 Posts as shown, $1 each, extra charge. 
 
 CHAPTER Vni. 
 
 GATES. 
 
 A neat and servicable Gate is an indispensable requisite in "evei-y well-regulated" fence; to have such is a great 
 object. Gates are made of various styles and jiatterns, adapted to different uses, and undergo manifold changes as 
 occasion requires. A number of very beautiful designs Lave been introduced by us, some of which are exhibited 
 below. 
 
NEW PATTERNS OF COMPOSITE RURAL FENCE, 
 
 MAMFAl'l'linKli UY THE 
 
 NEW YORK WIRE RAILING CO. 
 
 J. B. WICKERSHAM, Supt., 312 Broadway, New York. 
 
 Figs. 21C, and 22C, are the Newest Patterns of the CoMrosiTi'; Uuh.'^i, Kknck. Thia 
 style of Fence is adapted to Outside a.s well as to Inside Enclosiuv.-^. 'I'he (1< .^igns are of such 
 character that almost any sized iron can be used in their construction Half-inch rontid iron 
 makes a very firni and durable fence, and of sufficient strength to warrant it licing used to 
 advantage for enclosing Public and Pkivatk Grounds, and Buimmnc'^, Suhukb.\n Villa.^, 
 Cottages, Cemeteky Lots, Window Guards, Gratings, Gates, and Doohs. 
 
 21C. 22C. 
 
 Prices for Figs. 21C and 22C. 
 
 |-inch Rod;^, 3 ibet (! inches high, 9.") cents per lineal f<iOt. 
 
 " i feet ''' $1 00 '• " 
 
 " 5 feet " I 37^ " 
 
 4-inch " 8 feet (1 inches ", 1 lo 
 
 " 4 feet " 1 25 
 
 " .5 feet " 1 75 " " 
 
 Prices for Posts: 3 ft. 6 in. high, $1 25 each ; 4 ft. high, $1 50; 
 
 I., $'.i eacli extra. 
 
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 The Composite Gate, shown in Fig. 18C, is made in the same manner as the Composite railing : 
 
 Prices. 10 ft. gates, 3 ft. 5 in. high 
 
 10 ft. " 4 ft. ■" - 
 
 10 ft. " 5 ft. " ... 
 
 made of i in. iron rods. 
 Columns - - - §40 00 each. 
 
 B35 00 
 40 00 
 50 00 
 
 Fig. 14W is a style of gate and fence selected by John Jacob Astor, Esq., for liis place at Esopns, and fronts his 
 grounds. This and the following pattern, Fig. 15W, are made of wire three-eighths of an inch in diameter. Gates 
 manufactured in this manner are very substantial. The columns in Fig. 14W are also of wire, four-square. 
 
 Fig. 15W is a style of gateway intended for park entrances in large landed estates. This is a very ornamental 
 as well as durable pattern. Estimates are furnished on application. 
 
• iH 
 
31 
 
 Fig. 19W is the style of cnti-ance-way in use in Forsyth Dace, in the city of Sav.annah. This pattern is also 
 made of large wire, three-eighths of an inch in diameter. It has been in use in Forsyth Place upwards of five years, 
 and proves extremely durable and serviceable : 
 
 Fig 19W. 
 
 Pricj's.— 5 in. Wire, 5 ft. Gin. high, with ornamental arched top, 10 ft. wide, (for Gate oidy) 
 " " " " Gate, without arched top .... 
 
 Columns extra price. 
 
 $100 
 75 
 
 Fig. lUW difiers slightly from the preceding: 
 
 Fig. 16W. 
 
 il_ 
 
 Prices. — T i"' Wire, 5 ft. 6 in. high, with scroll top, Gate 10 ft. wide 
 " " " " " without " " " " " 
 
 $100 
 75 
 
32 
 
 Fig. 20W sbows a style of Gate suitable for setting in walls : 
 
 Fig. 20W. 
 
 ^^1 iiiiii/iiilli 
 
 ^-4411 1'l'^gmii ijitlg-ii m^'-m -|l1#li'lliait.:-^^1J 
 
 Price's^ — Per square foot, from $1 00 to $1 50. 
 
 WROUGHT IRON GATES. 
 
 We have every facility for making all styles of Iron Gates, both of wrought and cast iron. The following patterns 
 show samples of the Wrought-Iron Gate. A large variety of these are made, suitable for Villas, Parks, &c. Alnnost 
 any description of pattern can be furnished to order. 
 
 Fig. 50 is a .'^tyle of Gate used by Auson G. Phelps, Esq., E. Cunard, Esq., Walter Langdon, Esq., and many 
 others, for main entrances. 
 
 Fig. 51 is one of the styles used for a main entrance to the estate of Walter Langdon, Esq. It is an elegant 
 pattern. 
 
33 
 
 o 
 
 bh 
 
 •0 
 
 
 Prices. — Fj^. 50, 
 " 51 
 
 10 ft. Gate, SI 00 00 each 
 100 00 " 
 
 u a 
 
 4 ft. Gate, $40 00 each. 
 
 40 00 " 
 
 n u 
 
34 
 
 Figs. 52W and 53W represent the simple form of Single and Double Gates for Farm purposes. 
 
 Fig. 52 W. (Single Gate.) 
 
 Fig. 53W. (Double Gate.) 
 
 Prices.— Fig. 52W, 
 
 S7 00 
 15 00 
 
 Figs. 54 VV and 55W show other patterns of Single and Double Gates, suitable for Farms and for enclosing 
 Eailroads. The rails in these styles are flat. 
 
 Fig. 54W. (Double.) Fig. 55W. (Single.) 
 
 Prices.— Fig. 54W, 10 ft. Gate 
 " 55 W, 4 ft. " 
 
 $12 00 
 5 00 
 
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 CHAPTER IX. 
 
 VERANDAHS. 
 
 Yerandahs are portions of a country house whicli cannot be dispensed with, nor are they to be overlooked in 
 prepanng phuis for City and Suburban residences. In one of these deliglitful shelters, there is a sense of enjoyment 
 to be iouiul that can be had nowhere else. In a Country-.seat especially are they needed. Through then comes the 
 view of pleasant twilights, and the evening breezes blow sweetly among the climbing plants that cover them. Walls 
 
 Fig. 75. 
 
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 are bot and fresli air is what is wanted under all circumstances. The Iron Verandah offers advantages which no other 
 niateriaVcan possibly furnish. Its graceful and open fabric lends ornament to the dwelling, it permits a consultation 
 of all tastes, it impedes no current of air, and it is at once substantial and elegant. 
 We present specimens of some of our styles of Verandah. 
 
 Fis. 75 exhibits a style suitable for two stories— but the placing of a rule or bit of paper at the division line 
 between the first and second landings will give the reader a view of either by itself. This pattern is so made that it 
 can be easily adapted for either one or two stories. The design is a favorite one. 
 
 Prices.— Same as Fig. 74 : made of: i in. Wire. The Eailing is an exception, price $1 50 per Lineal Foot. 
 
 Fig. 76C. shows a style of Compo'^ite Verandah, with ornamental cast-iron brackets and drops. They add 
 considerably to the ornamentation of the Verandah : 
 
 Fig. 76C. 
 
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 Prices. — Columns, § Wire, $1 per ft. 
 Border, '' 1 per ft. 
 
 Eailing, " 1 37i per ft. 
 
 Cast-iron Frieze, 80 " 
 
 Brackets, $5 00 per pair. 
 
 Drops, 1 00 each. 
 
 Wrought-iron Rafters, $3 50 to $5 00 each. 
 
 Tin Eoofj by contract. 
 
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 Fig. 76W is a correct representation of theWire Railing Verandah, supported by cast-iron columns. The f:gure 
 shows liow the Verandah is attached to the house, when used for the second floor. The columns can be dispensed 
 with, and brackets subsiituted, provided the Verandali does not extend too far from the building. Ci;luinns are 
 generally considered safer, as they support the superincumbent weight, and relieve the side of the building. In 
 Verandahs for the first floor, the columns are entirely dispensed with. 
 
 Fig. 76W. 
 
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 HOWUAND SC . N.V . ^''^'^ ''"-^T^-^..^ J-'^' 
 
 Prices — Same as Fig. TtiC. : Wire used i in. diameter. 
 
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 CHAPTER X. 
 
 SUMMER-HOUSES. 
 
 Airy Summer-houses, clotting verdant lawns, are spots so attractive that a rural residence, well appointed, is sure 
 to have them ; and, as they are essentials in ornamentation of grounds, so it is necessary and proper that they should 
 in themselves be ornamental. No material is so suitable for making them as the wrought-iron work of vvhich we 
 here present an example : 
 
 Fig. 77. 
 
 
 
 In this di'sigii, the octagon form of Sumnier-honse is-exhibited. They can be made square or round, plain or 
 elaborate. In ordering, purchasers will accommodate us by sending ground-plans, with size and height, and by stating 
 whether they desire plain or elaborate designs. Immediately upon receiving these items of information, we shall be 
 able to send, in return, accurate estimates of cost, and other particulars, if desired. 
 
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 CHAPTER XI. 
 
 WINDOW GUARDS. 
 
 The construction of Window guards, Gratings, and similar appliances, is one of the most extensive and successful 
 departments in the manufaciure of Woven Iron, i'or these purposes trliis fabriccoinbines many excellent qualities. It 
 does not obstruct the light, is an ornament wherever employed, and at the same lime is sulliciently strong for security. 
 Conservatories cannot be adequately protected by other means than an exterior wire netting ; with this fixture they 
 are perfectly secure from breakage. The ornamental windows of churches nuiy be secured against damage by the use 
 of these wire-guards. Gratings lor stores, dwellings and steamers are readily made of any required size of wire. 
 Work of this style made of half-inch rods is capable of resisting any degree of hard usage ; but the smaller sizes 
 are woven with greater facility, and are equally serviceable where great strength is not required. They are admirably 
 calculated for protecting the windows of Lunatic Asylums, admitting air and light, avoiding all appearance of a prison 
 or place of compulsive confineineut, and having upon the inmates a cheerful instead of gloomy influence, and yet 
 preventing damage. Lighter styles will be found useful for the protection of hot-air flues, for drains, sk^'-ligiits, steps, 
 door-work, and many purposes to which they have only to be experimental!}' ajijilied to ensure entire satisfaction. 
 Patterns Figs. 2, 17, 20 and 25 are peculiarly fitted for these purposes, and can be put up at the rate of fifty cents, to 
 seventy five-cents per square foot.' Prices vary for different styles, from forty cents to one dollar per square foot. 
 The Composite Railing^ in its various patterns, is admirably adapted for the uses we have indicated. 
 
 Fig 80 is a style of Window-guard in ordinary use; 
 
 Fig. 80. 
 
 Prices. — The above style, | in. Wire 
 
 ti II a 1 II II 
 
 75 ceuts per square foot. 
 60 " 
 
40 
 
 Fig. 81 is a " BuU's-ej'e" for round windows : 
 
 Fig. 81. 
 
 CHAPTER XII. 
 
 BALCONIES. 
 
 The following illustration (Fig. 82) exhibits one of many patterns of "Wire-work, which are admirably adapted 
 for Balconies for public and private buildings. The use of wrought-iron for the construction of balconies obviates the 
 difficulties of cumbrousnesg, cost and weight, which are often in the way of the purchaser. Figs. 17 and 20 show 
 patterns for light work; while a heavier style is illustrated in the department of "Composite Railing," in Fig. 
 12C. 
 
 Fig. 82. 
 
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 CHAPTER XIII. 
 
 AREAS. 
 
 The styles shown in the following illustration (Fig. 83.) posse.ss lightness, grace and beauty. The engraving 
 exhibits /oM/- different applications of our work, viz. : 1. The Court-yard Fence, of Fig. 19 pattern; 2. Window-guards 
 of Fig. 17 pattern ; 3. Door-guards of Fig. 26 pattern ; i. A style of Lijitels of cast-iron. 
 
 Fig. 83. 
 
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 CHAPTER XIV. 
 
 CEMETERY ENCLOSURES. 
 
 Civilized mankind in all ages of the world have bestowed great attention on the adornment of places of sepulture 
 for their dead, and the marks of affection which render our Cemeteries so agreeable and inviting to the eye, may be 
 traced to causes which founded the mighty monuments of old. Yet the modern testimonial of respect and affection 
 for the departed differs from the ancient, in the substitution of well-arranged grounds and tasteful appliances, in 
 place of cumbrous monuments. Modern ingenuity has taxed itself to discover means for adding to the charms that 
 our Rural Cemeteries possess. No effort in this direction has been more successful than that which accomplishes at 
 once the security and elegance of our final restiilg-place. The enclosures in use at Greenwood, Laurel Hill, Mount 
 Auburn, the Congressional Grounds at Washington, Greenmount, Baltimore, Cypress Hills, New York Bay, and 
 elsewhere, are noted for the beauty of their pattern and finish, and the substantial character of the workman- 
 ship. These enclosures are made of every pattern, but that known as the " Composite" will be found peculiarly suitable 
 for Cemetery purposes. 
 
 Fig. 84 shows a style of Cemetery Railing, formed of wire of Fig. 15 pattern, and exhibits the appearance of such 
 enclosures after putting up. These railings commonly rest upon stone blocks placed under each post, or wholly upon 
 a stone co2)ing. We furnish the stone blocks at an extra cost, together with names for the gates, if desired. For each 
 gate-head or name (see next Chapter), we make a charge of $1 50, where the name of the owner of the lot is cast in 
 the metal. In cases, however, where a silver plate is used, we usually furnish a more elaborate style of gate-head. 
 Gates of the Composite p.attern are $2 each extra : 
 
 Fi,"'. 84. 
 
 Workmen are sent to put up the railing, when required, to any place in the vicinity of New York, or, where the 
 contiact will warrant it, they will be sent to any part of the United States. • 
 
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 CHAPTER XV. 
 
 GATE HEADS. 
 
 Figs. A and B show dififerent styles of Gate-heads, intended to suit Gates in Cemetery Enclosures, with the 
 name of the owner attached. The price of the style exhibited in Fig. A is $1 25, with name; of Fig. B, $1 50, with 
 name : 
 
 Fig. A. 
 
 Fig. B. 
 
 CHAPTER XVI. 
 
 BULWARKS FOR STEAMSHIPS. 
 
 Fig. 90 shows the application of Wire Netting to the Bulwarks of ships. This is a new and very useful application 
 which has been adopted with marked success on board of several of our new steamships— among others, the Fallon, 
 Arago. Adriatic, and City of Buffalo. The wire may be galvanized or not, as required. For sea-going vessels it is 
 perhaps better that they should be galvanized. On vessels which sail on fresh water it is not necessary, the ordinary 
 paint answering every purpose of protection from the atmosphere. This style of netting can be used either for 
 bulwarks or for guards on the upper deck. 
 
 .We also furnish Eailings for Engine-rooms, Mess-rooms, Window and Hatchway guards, Heater guards, and 
 Heater-pipe guards. 
 
 Figs. 90 and 91 show 
 
 i]ip 
 
 ieations fur Bulwarks : 
 
 Fig. 90. 
 
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 Fig. 91 shows the Bulwark Netting on a larger scale than Fig. 90. 
 
 Fig. 91. 
 
 Contracts entered into \vith Steamship or other Companies. 
 
 CHAPTER XVII. 
 
 HEATER-GUARDS FOR DWELLINGS STORES AND HOTELS. 
 
 A HANDSOME Style of Heater-guard for use in Dwellings, Stores, or Hotels, for protecting Steam or Hot-water 
 pipes, is shown in Fig. 92. We make numerous other patterns. Particular attention is called to this new branch ot 
 business : 
 
 Fig. 92. 
 
 Price. — For Wire-work, 50 cents per square foot; Columns for Corners, $3 00 each, and Columns for Ends, 
 each j Wire Pipe covering, 75 cents per lineal foot. 
 
 $1 50 
 
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 CHAPTER X\^IT. 
 
 CAST AND WROUGHT IRON RAILINGS. 
 
 The constant and increasing demand for Railings for various purposes, has induced the manufacturers to extend 
 their business into this branch, which enable them to suit all classes and different forms of architecture, from the lightest 
 to the most massive designs, embracing every pattern now manufactured in this city. 
 
 Particular attention is paid to the manufacture of Entrance Gates for country villas, public grounds, &c. ; 
 among which will be found the heavy and massive gates at the Crystal Palace — each measures horizontally 66 feet — 
 the largest gateways in the United States ; also, the gateways of the Augusta and W^iyne.sboro' Railroad Co., Ga., 
 which measure in length 44 feet. 
 
 The following are a few of the cast and wrought iron designs of Railing for various purposes : 
 
 Fig. 100. 
 
 The above design is made of wrought and cast iron, and surrounds the outside of the Crystal Palace, $7 per foot. 
 Price for Lamp Posts, as above, $25 each. 
 
 Fig. 101.-$1 37. 
 
 Fig. 102.-S1 37. 
 
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 Fig. 103. -$2 25. 
 
 Fig. 104. -$1 75. 
 
 Fig. 105 -SI 75. 
 
 Fig. 106. -$1 75. 
 
 Fig. 107. -$2 00. 
 
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 CHAPTER XIX. 
 
 RAILROAD AND FARM FENCES. 
 
 Some years have elapsed since fences began to be constructed of iron. Continual use in England, France and the 
 United States has established the fact, that they are altogether superior to any other style, and hence their employment 
 has become a matter of general interest. Their durability has been placed beyond question by frequent and repeated 
 experiments, while their cheapness and efficiency are no longer matters of mere experiment, but acknowledged 
 facts. 
 
 WICKERSHAM'S CORRUGATED BAND IRON FENCE. 
 
 This is a style of fence, patented, which is formed of corrugated band and sheet iron. Fig. 600 shows the shape 
 of the corrugated post, and the method of fastening the rails (either wire or flat rail) through the]posts. Fig. 601 shows 
 the fence tie (a small wedge) as applied to common wooden posts by screws or nails. This tie is used for the purpose 
 of taking up the slack in the wire fence or the flat rail fence, where thin iron is used. 
 
 Fig. 600, Section of the Corrugated Iron used in the construction of Fences. 
 
 Fig. 601 represents a vnre fence tie, used on wooden posts to take up the lax tension or slack of the common 
 wire fence. 
 
 7 
 
50 
 
 Price. — CorruE'ated Iron Posts, each 
 
 50 cents. 
 
 Fig. 600. 
 
 Fig. 602 shows four diiierent styles of tliis Fence. 
 
 Fiff. 602. 
 
 Fig. 1. CORRUGATED RAILROAD AND FARM FENCE. (See Prices for Flat Rail Fence.) 
 Fig. 2. CORRUGATED RURAL WIRE FENCE. 
 Prices. — Fig. 2, No. 1, \ in. Wire, .3 ft. 6 in. high - - - - - 40 cents per lineal foot. 
 
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 i, " " " 4 ft. " - - ■ - - - 75" " " " 
 
 Fig. 3. CORRUGATED BAND IRON PICKET FENCE. 
 
 Prices. — Fig. 3, No. 1, 3 ft. 6 in. high - - - .... 50 cents ])er lineal foot. 
 
 Yi 11 2, 4 " " - - - - - • 75 " " " 
 
 Fig. 4. CORRUGATED ORNAMENTAL WIRE FENCE. 
 
 Prices.— Fig. 4, No.. 1, j in. Wire, 3 ft. 6 in. high . . . . - 
 
 (1 II 
 
 It II -J 3 11 11 
 
 II II J_ II II II ^ f(._ 
 
 11 9 5_ u II 11 11 
 
 75 cents per lineal foot. 
 90 " " " 
 
 • - - - $1 00 " " 
 
 Fig. 603 shows a style offence with pickets, termed the "Corrugated Baud Iron Picket Fence." It is a very neat 
 pattern. 
 
Pri<M's. — Fruiri 50 to 75 cents iiei' lineal loot. 
 
 WICKERSHAM'S CORRUGATED FLAT RAIL FENCE. 
 
 This is another style of Farm Fence (Fig. (304,) with jlat rails instead of wires. This pattern is in some respects 
 preferable to others, being much more visible at a distance than other styles, and less liable to sagging. 
 
 Fig. 604. 
 
 
 PRICES.— WITH CORRUGATED POSTS. 
 Fig. G04, Fo. 1, 5 Rails, 15 x | in. Corrugated Posts 12 feet apart, 4 feet high 
 
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 Additional Corrugated Post, each, - - - 50 cents. 
 
 PRICES.— WITH ANGLE IRON POSTS. 
 
 Fig. 604, No. 5, 5 Rails, 1 x i in. Angle Iron Po.st, 1^ x |, 6 feet apart 
 
 (( /' (( 1 X i " " * " '* " " 't 
 
 Additional Angle Iron Post, Ij x j in. each 
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 WICKEESHAM'S CORRUGATED HURDLE FENCE 
 
 Still another style of fence, termed the "Corrugated Hurdle Fence," is the most servicable fence yet introduced. 
 It is made of flat bars or slats, an inch wide and one-eighth of an inch thick, passing through corrugated posts placed 
 six feet apart, and terminating at the bottom in three prongs, each a foot long, which enter the earth at right angles 
 with the fence, and hold it stiff and steady. The rails are fastened by the means of a small wedge of wood, and have 
 ample play to contract and expand with the different changes of the atmosphere. 
 
 This fence is formed of five or seven rails — costing $2 50 to $5 per rod, according to weight and quality. 
 
 It is decidedly the best movable iron fence made. The farmer can move this fence from place to place with little 
 labor or trouble. One thousand feet of it can be set up by one man in a day. With sufficient fence of this sort to 
 inclose a plot twenty rods square, to be fed off by all the stock in the place, and the fence then moved to a new plot, 
 we believe inside fences might be wholly discarded. 
 
 General J. W. Webb, of the Ntw York Courier and Enquirer, indorses this fence in the strongest terms. 
 
 " Nearly five years ago we caused a quantity of Mr. Wickersham's Flat Rail Ikon Fence to be put up as a road 
 fence, on the old Highland Turnpike, just above Tarrytown ; and now, after its having undergone the test of our 
 severest winters and hottest Summers, it is, to all intents and purposes, as perfect as it was the day it was completed. 
 Not one panel of this fence has varied an inch from its original position, nor has there been expended upon it one hour 
 of labor or care of any kind. In short, it is the very perfection of a fence ; and, being on a public highway very much 
 traveled, it tells its own tale and can be examined at any time. 
 
 " We have been familiar for years past with every species offence invented for our Western prairies, and we feel 
 no hesitation whatever in saying, that for economy, convenience and durability, that which Mr. Wickersham calls his 
 Corrugated Flat Eail Iron Hurdle Fence, is without a rival." 
 
 The following illustration (Fig. 605,) shows the different parts of this Fence, and the manner of packing for 
 transportation. 
 
 Fig. 605. 
 
 A.— Gate. 
 
 B. — Seven-rail Fence, for sheep, i&c. 
 
 C- — Five-rail Fence, for cattle. 
 
 D. — Corrugated Iron Posts, packed for transportation. 
 
 E. — Flat Iron Rails, packed for transportation. 
 
 Prices. — 5 Rails, each 1 in. x \ in. i'osts 6 ft. apart 
 
 $4 per rod 
 5 " 
 
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 CHAPTER XX. 
 
 THE WIRE FENCE. 
 
 In the manufacture of this st\']e offence, we are now introducing hard, bright wire, in lieu of the annealed wire 
 formerly used. Experience shows us that bright wire holds its own better, keeps its lines straighter, and that, being 
 a lighter material, it is not so liable to show small bends as the annealed. Moreover, it is evident that the only true 
 way to make wire fence is to use this bright, hard wire ; a fact which is proved by the excellence of the English wire 
 fences. In that country there are some hundreds of estates enclosed by wire "fences, made with horizontal wires 
 stretched from straining pillars placed seventy -five yards apart. The style'of fence which we manufacture is considered 
 to be an improvement in many respects over the English,— but nevertheless, if parties prefer the English style, we 
 furnish materials for it, and put it u]i where required. 
 
 The fences are made with horizontal wires, tightened by means of an effective arrangement, so that the whole 
 tension of the rod is obtained. ^ The posts are furnished with contrivances of different patterns for security in the ground. 
 The size of the rods varies in accordance with the wishes of the purchaser, or the uses for which the fence is designed. 
 No ordinary domestic animal will break through fences of considerably less than 4 inch wrought wire, while still 
 larger sizes may be used with the same facility if required. In the partial and hitherto unsuccessful application of 
 wire fences to farm purposes, a great defect has been the want of comjietent manufacturers, and the loss of resistance 
 occasioned by a lax tension of the wires. These difficulties have now disappeared, and iron fences bid fair to be the 
 future boundaries of every domain. 
 
 The explanation of the cuts is an extract from the specifications whereon the patent was granted. A short 
 examination only is necessary to perceive its simplicity and adapted ness to the required purposes. The posts are 
 simply driven into the ground. 
 
 Fig. 1. 
 
 Fig. 2. 
 
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 or rods, either in whole or in part. Said rails have loops turned upon both of their ends, and when they are to be 
 inserted in the post hole, B, they are to be slipped through the hole far enough to escape the turned end of the loop, 
 and then turned half round and'drawn back, which will bring them to the position shown in Fig. 1, in which position 
 they cannot be turned to draw them out; the loops fill up the entire space, one resting upon the other, and the 
 shoulder in the mortise will not admit of their being raised. The rails cannot be withdrawn until slipped back, and 
 then turned half round. To prevent this being done, the loop is bent out on both sides of the posts, as seen at Fig. 2, 
 and the rail then cannot be drawn out on either side. By this means a rigid and strong fence is made with few 
 pieces, little labor, and at a low price; only single posts are used, and no keys, bolts or wedges are required — the 
 mortises and loops are substitutes for the keys and ties in other wire fences. 
 
 At suitable distances on a line offence, say at about every one hundred yards, more or less, there are placed 
 screw buckles, E, for letting out and screwing up the fence, to compensate for the expansion and contraction of the 
 metal, if necessary ; but in practice it has been found that the elasticity of the loops, upon which the horizontal strain 
 is exerted, is nearlj' quite sufficient for such expansion or contraction. The screw buckles are of more essential service 
 in putting up the fence and equalizing the strain upon the posts when put up- 
 
 The post.?, rails, &c., are all prepared bv niacliiner\', and may be made of any size, shape and material, packed up 
 into fagots for easy handling and transportation, and can be set up by any person who has the least skill in fence 
 making. Tlie posts are usually set about 16 inches into the ground, and made tight in their places by ramming gravel 
 or stone alongside. The improvement is certainly a most excellent one in wire fences, one that offers superior 
 advantages to any other. For farmers it is certain!}' an important improvement. The wire used for the rails is a 
 quarter of en inch in diameter — smaller is not recommended, as cattle are not liable to notice a smaller size. The 
 posts are planted about 12 feet apart, and the height is about 4^ feet. 
 
 The following cut exhibits the natural size of the wires most commonly used in form fences, and the manner in 
 which they pass through and support the post, and are supported by it. 
 
 The advantages and peculiarities of this style of fence are : 
 
 1st. The rails are formed in such a manner that by simply passing them through slots in the post, it is impossible 
 to remove them, and this without the use of bolts, wedges, screws, or any other fastening. 
 
 2d. It is manufactured and ready for use before shipment. It is much more easily put up than any other fence, aa 
 the necessity of digging post-holes is almost entirely obviated ; simply driving the posts into the ground, or making a 
 hole with an iron bar, being sufficient security. 
 
 3d. The rails being maile straight and the coil taken out, if one breaks it is easilj' replaced, and does not recoil 
 into its former shape, thereby endangering the limbs of domestic animals that might get entangled in its folds, as in 
 other varieties. 
 
 ith. The rails do not depend upon the post for support, but receive and resist the strain upon them; hence, if any 
 posts should bri-ak, the fence remains good. 
 
 Manner OF Putting UP THIS Fence. — It is absolutely necessary that the straining pillar, or starting post, of 
 wood or iron, at the extreme ends of the fence, should be perfectly firm, as the wires cannot otherwi.'je be made tiglit. 
 Commencing from a tree is recommended, if possible. Plant the jiosts 12 feet apart, hook in the rails, and at the 
 distance of 150 feet place a screw on each wire. Place the next set of screws at the distance of 800 feet, and so 
 continue. 
 
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 The wire used is one-fourth inch in diameter. The posts are formed of one piece, 1,V in. by | inch. Height of 
 
 Fig. 606. 
 
 fence, 4^- feet 
 
 The above engraving (Fig. 26,) shows tlie Farm Fence with wooden posts. The eyes uj)on tiie end of the rail, 
 which, with iron posts, are merely passed through the mortice or slot, are here bolted to the post. 
 
 PRICES PEE ROD. 
 Fig. 606. — 5 Rail Fence, 4ft. (') in. high, with screws, exclusive of posts 
 
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 Each additional wire, 20 cents per rod. 
 
 Fig. 607.~With Iron Posts. 
 
 $1 33 
 1 77 
 
 PRICES PER ROD. 
 Fig. 607. — For Cattle and Horses, 3 Wires, with Iron Posts and Screws 
 
 u u 
 
 (1 11 
 
 4 
 5 
 
 " Hogs, Sheep, &c. 7 " " 
 
 " Turkeys, Geese, &c. 10 " " 
 
 Each additional wire, 20 cents per rod. 
 
 $1 66 
 
 1 84 
 
 2 00 
 
 2 40 
 
 3 00 
 
 Fig. 608. 
 
 The above (Fig. 608,) is a pattern made of flat rails, which might be preferred by some. It can be furnished at 
 nearly as low prices as the round rail. See page 51. 
 
 mON STRAINING PILLARS. 
 
 Iron Straining Posts, needed only for the commencement, cjincrs, and ending of the Fence 
 
 $5 00 each. 
 
The above (Fig. 609,) is the style of the English Hurdle Fence, which is firm au J substantial, and at the same time 
 easily taken up and transported to other enclosures. 
 
 Prices. Per lineal foot, 
 
 40 and 50 cents. 
 
 CHAPTER XXI. 
 
 IMPROVED WIRE NETTING FENCE. 
 
 ADAPTED FOR THE USE OF RAILROADS, FARMS, PRAIRIE LANDS AND LAWNS; ENCLOSURES FOR HENNERIES; 
 IIIELLIS FOR GRAPE-VINES, ARBORS AND ARCHES; PROTECTION FOR WINDOWS 
 OF CHURCHES, MILLS AND WORKSHOPS. 
 
 Wire fences possess advantages over others, in that they disfigure no landscape, obstruct no lawn ; and that 
 they enhance, rather than destroy, the symmetry and beauty of ornamental grounds. Needing few or no repairs, 
 pulling heavily upon no man's purse, and susceptible of receiving the most tasteful forms, the wire fence may justly 
 be voted a good thing. 
 
 The entire fence is so made that it may be rolled up like a carpet, when IGOO square feet of surface may be 
 contained in 30 cubic feet of space. 
 
 This fencing is impassable to all kinds of stock, it does not "hold" the wind, and can never be blown down in a 
 gale or washed away by a flijod, as it olfers so .slight a resistance to the wind and the current. Fire cannot burn it 
 down, when the posts are of iron. In fact, it is a wind, water, and fire proof fence. 
 
 No. 1,-3 ft. i) in. 
 
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 —2 ft. 9 in. 
 
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 — 1 ft. 4 m. 
 
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 PRICES FOR WIRE NETTINGS. 
 
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 Nos. 1, 2, 3 anil 4, for Fences, are admirably adapted, proof against sheep, ho.irs and dogs, and more especially 
 serviceable against chickens; the long sought for desidendam in protecting PouUnj Yurdi, Gardens, and the like. 
 
 No. 5 is used for all kinds of Trellis- work, as well as for low fences, and surmounting fences. 
 
 Nos. (3 and 7 are the most practical barriers against catlle, horses, sheep, &c. — Emphatically, a RAILROAD and 
 PRAIRIE FENCE. 
 
 No. 8 — Nettings for window protection ; used in church windows, and mills, factories, and workshop windows. 
 
 The following illustrations explain the manner of putting up the Nettings. 
 
 rig 401. 
 
 Figure 402.— Wire netting with iron posts and stone blocks. When iron uprights arc used to support the netting, 
 the}' are fastened into stone blocks with brimstone; when wooden blocks arc used, the posts are driven into cuts or 
 holes prepared in top of the blocks. 
 
 Fig. 402. 
 
 Figure 403. — Wire netting with wooden posts. Small staples are used in fastening the netting to wooden posts. 
 
 Fig. 403. 
 
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 Figure 404. — Wire netting with wooden posts, and the rails bottom and top of wood. 
 
 rig. 404. 
 
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 -sS:-E!i<^^-^k jUflC tivr. 
 
 Figure 405.— Wire netting with wooden posts; bottom, top and intermediate rails, of wood. Small staples are 
 used in aUaehing the netting to the rails and posts. 
 
 Figure 406.— Wire netting of larger meshes, with wooden posts. 
 
 Fig. 406. 
 
 Prices. Flat iron posts, at 
 
 AnL'le iron posts, at 
 Staples, at 
 
 50 cents each. 
 62^ " " 
 75 per gross. 
 
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 CHAPTER XXII. 
 
 TREE BOXES. 
 
 We make various styles of Tree Boxes, of iron. The one figured in the following illustration is a pattcra of 
 the ionipo^ite Tree Box. 
 
 
 
 
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 Prices.- -From §5 00 to $8.00. 
 
 CHAPTER XXIII. 
 IRON BEDSTEADS 
 
 MaxkINM) not only love gooil living and the relinemonts of eiviiizid societv, but also the luxuries of repose. 
 Nothing makes one in a better humor with himself and "the rest of maiikitui " than a coinfortabie bed and refre.-ihing 
 sleep — to obtain which, the bed.stead is an indispensable requisite. The soldier may live through his eampaigiKS, 
 sleeping on the ground, or on a " soft plank" that offers its seaiity accommodations for his acceptance; the prisoner 
 in his cell feels ihankfid for his pallet of straw ; and tiie rover is contented with his bhmket ; yet it is not probable that 
 either would select these modes m preferer)ce to the comforts of mure refined life. From the earliest periods men have 
 bestowed much atteutiou on the appliances of the couch and the bed-chuinber. We read of bedsteads among the rich 
 
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 Greeks and Romans " made of ivory, ebony, and rich woods, witli inlaid work, and figures in relief." Among the 
 Greeks, there were artisans who excelled in making brazen feet for bedsteads, chairs, &c. In ancient Egypt bedsteads 
 were enclosed in mosquito nets, supported by wooden posts. The Romans made their bedsteads of silver, of gold with 
 onyx feet, and of iron. One of the hitter was found in Pompeii. 
 
 The base and precious metals have thus entered largely into the household fabrics of ancient and modern nations. 
 In the present age, iron has been applied to manifold uses where it was never before thought of and not the least 
 among these is the luoN Bedstead. We have before in these pages spoken of applications of iron to other important 
 purposes, but their importance does not throw into the shade our present subject. The ease and pliancy of these 
 bedsteads, their great portability, cleanliness, and undoubted solidity, commend them to universal favor, creating for 
 them an immense demand. Many persons who have heretofore preferred the old-fashioned, clumsy, and inconvenient 
 styles, from a mistaken notion that an Iron Bedstead must necessarily be awkward and unsightly, have found 
 their ernM' refuted bv an examination of the handsome styles of workmanship illustrated by the plates below. 
 The subject is commended to the attention of housekeepers and others who would make a desirable addition to their 
 summer comforts. 
 
 These Bedsteads are manufactured on an entirely new plan, being constructed with joints so as to fold up into a 
 very small compass. They ])0ssess one recommendation which should outweigh all others, — they are entirely free 
 from the insect annoyances peculiar to the wooden variety, insuring pleasant slumbers in the sultry nights of summer. 
 Their highly ornamental appearance and the small space they occupy, render them superior to everything heretofore 
 manufactured. 
 
 Iron Bedsteads are designated in size by 24, which embraces widths from 2 ft. C in. to 3 ft. 
 
 3-4, " " " " 3 ft. 6 in. to 4 ft. 
 
 4-4, " " " " 4 ft. 6 in. to 5 ft. 
 
 Fig. 1 is a representation of a cheap and plain variety of Iron Bedstead, suitable for servants' use and for 
 hospitals : 
 
 Fig. 1. 
 
 ppj,.,.^, For 2-4 size, $4 ; 3-4 size, $5 ; 4-4 size, §6. 
 
 Fig. 2. 
 
 Scroll Folding Bedstead. 
 
 Fig. 3. 
 
 Scroll Diamond Bedstead, {folded.) 
 
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 I'ig. 2 (folded) is the Scroll Fulding Bccklead, and is tlie stjlc commonlv used. It is to be found cvervvvh 
 l/na pattern and those which follow, are Patented. It ojiciis liiie the one shown in'Fig. 4. 
 
 Fig. 3 (folded) is the Scroll Diamond Bedstead, and Fig. 4 (open) is the same pattern opened fo 
 
 jr use. 
 
 Fig. 4. 
 
 Scroll Diamond Bedstead, {open.) 
 
 Priccs.-^Fig. 2,— 2 4 size, $6 ; 3-4 size, $7 ; 4-4 size, $8. 
 
 " 3 and 4,-2-4 size, $7 ; 3 4 size, $8 ; 4-4 size, $9. 
 
 Figure 5 is No. 2 Lattice pattern (folded), and Fig. 6 is the .same, (open.) 
 
 Fig. 5. 
 
 N'j. 2, Lattice, { folded.) 
 
 Fig. 6. 
 
 No. 2, Lattice, (ojjt7i.) 
 
 Prices. 2-4 size, $7; 3-4 size, $8 ; 4-4 size, $9. 
 
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 Fig.ires 7 an,] 8 sI,ow No. 1 Lattice pnttern roilh springs, folded and open. This is a very beautiful pattern the 
 lead and loot higher than is usually the case w*ith folding bedsteads. ^ ^'luuiui pauein, me 
 
 Fig. 7. 
 
 Fig 8. 
 
 Prices. With Springs, 2-4 size, $ir, ; 34 size, $18 ; 4-4 size, $20. 
 
 Wuiiout " " 10; " 11 ; " 1-? 
 
 Figure 9 is a style termed the Hi<jh Post Gothic. 
 
 Fig. 9. 
 
 PHce. 
 
 -4 ft. wide, $18. 
 
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 Figure 10 shows a style of cast iron Gothic Bedsteaxl, a handsome pattern. 
 
 Fif?. 10. 
 
 Prices. 2-4 size, $10; 3-4 size, $13 ; 4-4 size, $16. 
 
 Figure 11 is the " Union" pattern — a very elegant one. 
 
 Fig. 11. 
 
 Prices. 2-4 size, $14 ; 3-4 size, $16 ; 4-4 size, $20. 
 
Fio-ure 12 is the "Lvre" Bedstead, of cast iron. 
 
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 Fig. 12. 
 
 Prices. 
 
 -4 ft. wide, $18. 
 
 Figure 13 is the " Harp" Bedstead, also of cast iron. A very beautiful and elaborate design. 
 
 Fig. 13. 
 
 f■^. %M'^n'\<r--^Jr^^ 
 
 ,:t.i>- '■ i'' 
 
 Prices. High foot and head, 4-4 size, $25. Style shown ia engraving, 4-4 size, $20. 
 
Fig. 14 is the Hospital and Alms-bouse Bedstead, with bottom to raise and lower at the head. 
 
 Fig. 14. 
 
 Pricp 3 ft. wide, $8. 
 
 CRIBS. 
 
 We make a great variety of Cribs which are not here shown. In the following style, Fig. 15, the sides lift out, and 
 the Crib folds like the folding Bedstead. 
 
 Fig. 17. 
 
 Fig. 15. 
 
 Prices. $10 ; other styles, from $6 to $9. 
 
 Figure 17 is the style of the Wire Cradle, for swinging 
 
 .—$7 00. 
 
 9 
 
 Fig. 16. 
 
 Fig. 16. Swinging Cradle, Gothic pattern. 
 
 Prices. No. 1, small size, $7. 
 
 No. 2, large size, $8. 
 
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 Iron Bedsteads are designated by the following names and sizes, with prices attached. The following is a recapitula- 
 tion of the forecroing Bedsteads. 
 
 Fig. 1. — Plain common Iron Bedsteads, 
 tt It (( " 
 
 ti It It i( 
 
 2 Tier " 
 
 Fig. 2. — Scroll Folding Bedsteads 
 
 2-4 size $4 00 
 3-4 " 5 00 
 4-4 " 6 00 
 2-4 " 9 00 
 
 2-4 " 6 00 
 3-4 " 7 00 
 
 4-4 
 
 8 00 
 
 Fig. 4._Scroll Diamond Folding Bedsteads 2-4 " 7 00 
 " " " - 3-4 " 8 00 
 
 4-4 
 
 9 00 
 
 2-4 ' 
 
 ' 1 00 
 
 3-4 ' 
 
 ' 8 00 
 
 4-4 ' 
 
 9 00 
 
 2-4 " 10 00 
 
 3-4 ' 
 
 ' 11 00 
 
 4-4 " 12 00 
 
 Fig;. 6 — No. 2 Lattice Folding Bedsteads 
 
 Fig. 8. — No. 1 Lattice Folding Bedsteads 
 
 Scroll D'mond Folding Bedsteads (springs) 2-4 " 13 00 
 
 " " " " " 3-4 " 15 00 
 
 " " " " " 4-4 " 17 00 
 
 Fig. 8.— No, 1 Lattice F'ld'g B'dst'ds (springs) 2-4 " 16 00 
 
 " 3-4 " 18 00 
 
 " " 4-4 " 20 00 
 
 Fig. 11. — Union pattern Bedstead, 3 ft. wide, 14 00 
 
 3 ft. 8 in. " 16 00 
 
 Fig. 11.— Union pattern Bedstead, 4 ft. 6 in. wide, $18 00 
 
 5 ft, 3 in. " 20 00 
 
 Fig. 10.— Gothic pattern Bedstead, 
 
 " Hotel ditto, 
 
 2-4 size 10 00 
 3-4 " 13 00 
 4-4 " 16 00 
 
 Fig. 9— Gothic pattern High-post B'dst'd, 4 ft. wide 18 00 
 
 Fig. 12.— Lyre pattern Bedstead, 4 ft. wide, - 18 00 
 
 Fig. 13. — Harp pattern Bedstead - 4-4 size 20 00 
 
 High end, " 25 00 
 
 Ditto, with springs to suit — extra - 25 00 
 
 French ScrnJl B'dst'ds with sh't-inni ends, 4 ft, wide 20 00 
 
 " 4 ft. 6 in." 25 00 
 " 5 ft. " 30 00 
 
 Fig. 14. — Cast iron Hospital and Alms-house B'dst'd, 
 
 3 ft. wide, - - - - $6 to 8 00 
 
 Iron Cribs, Gothic pattern - - 10 00 
 
 Fig, 15. — " Scroll d'md. with d'm'd. sides 10 00 
 
 Wire Cribs, d'nrd. ends & sides, 2 ft.x4 ft. 7 00 
 
 2 ft. 6in.x5 ft. 8 00 
 
 Fig. 16. — Swinging Cradles, Cast Iron, 
 
 Fig. 17. — Wire Cradles, .... 
 
 Curtain Rods from $1 50 to $5 00 per Set. 
 
 8 00 
 7 00 
 
 HAIR MATTRESSES AND BEDS. 
 
 The constant and increasing demand for Ornamental and Plain Iron Bedsteads and their Fimrilnre, has induced an 
 extension of this branch, which has already grown into a large and flourishing trade. The superior make of these 
 Hair Mattresses and Bah are their principal recommendation. Orders filled for Steamships, Vessels, Hotels, Private 
 Residences, Asylums, Hospitals, &c., &c , with promptness, and at the lowest market prices. 
 
CHAPTER XXIV. 
 
 WIRE FURNITURE. 
 
 A NEW article lately introduced. It is admirably adapted for Lawns, Summer Ilouj^es, Cottages, Piazzas, &c., &c. 
 This style of Furniture is exceedingly light and unique in ajipearance. Among the articles manufactured will be 
 found Folding, liall and Office Chairs, Rocking and Arm Chairs, Tables, Settees, Fire Fenders, &c., &c. A few of the 
 designs are here represented. 
 
 Fig. 200. 
 
 Fig. 202. 
 
 Fig. 200. 
 
 *==t 
 
 Folding or Traveling Chair, Folding Chair, closed. 
 Price $4 50. 
 
 Fig. 201. 
 
 Rocking Chair— Price $10. 
 
 Arm Chair— Price $8. 
 
 Fig. 203. 
 
 Fig. 204. 
 
 Fig. 206. 
 
 Folding Chair, Wire back. Cottage Chair. Stool— Price $3 50. Folding or Stationary Settee for Piai^as, Lawns, &c. 
 Price $5. Price $5. Pr"--e from SIO to $15. 
 
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 CHAPTER XXV. 
 CAST IRON FURNITURE. 
 
 Styles of Cast Iron Chairs Settees, kc, are made expressly for Gardens Lawns Piazzas Summer 
 Houses, and house purposes. Some of these are shown m the following illustrations :' 
 
 Fig. 317. 
 
 Fig. 300 
 
 Fig. 301 , 
 
 
 
 Eustic Settee— Price $10. 
 
 Fig. 302. 
 
 Grape Settee — Prices $9 to $15. 
 Fig. 303. Fig. 304. 
 
 UMBRELLA STAND. 
 
 Prices— From $1 50 to $6 
 (Eight styles are made.) 
 
 Fig. 318. 
 
 Gothic Settee-Price $17 and $20. ^^^ I | ,, 1 ^ . ^'^'^^J^ ^'^9?^^- 
 
 ^ Ifis^e-,-^ .JL--^= %,.=^ Prices. — rrom $2 to to 
 
 Hall Chair— Price .$4 50. Hall Chair— Price $4 60 ^'^ '^^- (^^ii'ious patterns, 
 
 ^ covered with plush and 
 
 hair cloth.) 
 
 Fig. 305. 
 
 Fig. 306. 
 
 
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 Fig. 316. 
 
 
 Gnipe Chair- Price $6. 
 
 ; Morning Glory Cliair— Price $6. 
 
 IRON TABLE. prices.— Whh Marble 
 
 (op, frfim f5 to $25. 
 
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 Fig. 307. 
 
 Fig. 314. 
 
 Towel Stand — Price 
 $1 50 each. 
 
 Fig. 308. 
 
 Iron "Washstand, with Glass, including 
 Crockery. — Price $7. 
 
 Fig. 313. 
 
 Iron Washstand, without Glass, Horse Posts- 
 including Crockery— Price $(5 oO. Price $6. 
 
 Fig. 312. 
 
 Ilounds — Price ^15 to $iO per pair. 
 Fif^. 309. 
 
 Fig. 315. 
 
 a. 
 
 
 
 Lions — $75 ]>er pair. 
 
 Fig. 310. 
 
 'MM^ 
 
 'li!r'"l||,; 
 
 ^^fe*4^'f'. 
 
 c 
 
 Vase. — Price from $5 
 to $20. 
 
 
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 Fouiilain— Prices 
 
 $25 to $40. 
 
 Prices. — Small, fluted, without pedestal, $5 ; medium, 
 without )iede.slal, $8 ; large , without pedestal, 
 $12. Pedestals — Price from $5 to $5 50 each 
 extra. 
 
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 rig. 319. 
 
 HAT TREES. 
 
 The assortment of Hat Trees is large and varied. A few designs are illustrated below. 
 Particular attention is called to Figure ol9, Hat Tree, (the "Metropolitan,") of entirely new 
 and elegant design, patented June 2, 1857. It is formed of wrought and cast iron, divided 
 into shelves, with adjustable hooks, which are so contrived that one coat may be swung at 
 pleasure out of the way of another. It is very convenient for packing, as it can be taken 
 apart and be packed in a small compass, not exceeding two cubic feet. 
 
 Fig. 320. 
 
 Price. — With Looking-glass, $12. 
 
 Fi-icc— $6 5U. 
 
 Price.— $12. 
 
 DIFFERENT STYLES OF CAST IRON FURNITURE. 
 
 In addition to the above we manufacture the following varieties of Cast Iron Furniture, and will supply the Trade 
 at reasonable prices : 
 
 HAT RACKS 
 
 No. 1, Vine Pattern 
 " 2, Scroll " (Square Glass.) 
 
 " 8, Leaf 
 
 •' 6, Elizabethian" 
 
 " 7, Face " 
 
 " 8,' Scroll " (Oval Glass.) 
 
 "11. Acorn " 
 
 " 12, Bouquet " 
 
 UMBRELLA STANDS, 
 
 Fox Pattern 
 
 Jenny Lind do. 
 
 Vine 
 
 A nchor 
 
 Pear 
 
 4-Hole 
 
 e-Hole 
 
 8 Hole 
 
 (New.) 
 
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 FIRE STANDARDS. 
 
 No. 4, Bear's Head pattern 
 
 " 7, Boy and Book " 
 
 " 9, Gothic Base 
 
 " 11, Scroll " 
 ' " 12, Vine " " 
 
 " 13, Birdnest" 
 
 " 16, Shell 
 
 " 18, Laughing Face " 
 
 " 19, Leaf 
 
 " 20, Tassel Arm 
 
 " 21, Louis Base 
 
 Most of the above patterns of Fire Stands have 
 aJfc" iron arms — not made by any other house. 
 
 malle- 
 
 Small, 
 
 Medium, 
 
 Large, 
 
 BRONZED FIRE IRONS. 
 
 Made of malleable iron, with polished Bits and 
 Pans. 
 
 ANDIRONS. 
 
 Small Scroll pattern 
 Large " 
 SmallJennyLind " 
 Large " " 
 
 Small Gothic " 
 Large " " 
 
 Small Louis " 
 
 Large " " 
 
 Dolphin 
 
 Washington " 
 
 French " 
 
 Bouquet " 
 
 Pear 
 New " 
 
 The above are all made with " wrought iron" Shanks. 
 
 No. 1 Pattern 
 
 BLO"WER STANDS 
 
 " 5 " 
 Scroll 
 Harp " 
 
 .BRONZED FENDERS. 
 
 Eound End pattern 
 
 Bar 
 
 Deep 
 
 Shallow 
 
 Congress 
 
 Grape 
 
 Grape pattern 
 
 4 ft. 2 in. long 
 4 " 4 " 
 
 3 " 7 " 
 
 4 " 1 " 
 3" 10 " 
 
 3 " 
 
 4 " 
 4 " 2 in. 
 
 Rustic 
 Gothic 
 
 SETTEES. 
 
 (2 seat.) 
 (3 seat.) 
 (4 seat.) 
 (3 seat.) 
 (Small.) 
 (Large.) 
 
 SPITTOONS. 
 
 CHAIRS. 
 
 Grape pattern 
 Morning Glory ditto 
 Hall ditto 
 
 Leaf pattern 
 Louis " 
 Octagon " 
 Small Hotel 
 Large " 
 
 TABLE PEDESTALS. 
 
 Lamp or Bust Stand 
 Coalbrook, Small single 
 
 " Small double 
 
 " Large single 
 
 " Large double 
 
 " Extra large single 
 
 " Extra Large double 
 
 Elizabethian single 
 double 
 New pattern, liound 
 
 Oval 
 Harp » 
 
 BRACKETS 
 
 No. 0, Ivy pattern - 
 
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 Scroll 
 
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 X 19 " 
 
 The above 
 
 are made 
 
 with or without Flanges 
 
 to screw 
 
 in front or on 
 
 the sides. 
 
 
 
 
 
 FLOWER STANDS. 
 
 Three pans, Plain pattern 
 
 " " Fancy " 
 Five " " " 
 
 Seven " " " 
 
 Nine " " " 
 
 Eleven " " " 
 
 BOUQUET STANDS, 
 
 Small Louis pattern 
 " Coalbrook " 
 Bouquet " 
 
 Large Tripod " 
 
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 CHAPTER XXVI. 
 
 CAST IRON FRONTS. 
 
 FOR BUILDINGS, CAPS, LINTELS, CORNICES, TRUSS GIRDERS, COLUMNS, AND BRACKETS. 
 
 WROUGHT mON DOORS, SHUTTERS, AND ALL WROUGHT AND CAST IRQIJ WORK FOR BUILDING PURPOSES. 
 
 Builders, and those designing to build, are respectfully invited to examine the designs of Iron Work for Buildings. 
 The more ready adaptation of Iron Work to any style of Architecture, and its superiority in point of strength and 
 cheapness, have in a great measure superseded the use of Brown Stone. 
 
 The increasing demand, more particularly for Window Lintels and Sills, has induced the manufacturers to get 
 up an additional number of NEW patterns of different styles, the cost of which are about 
 
 ONE-THIRD THE PRICE OF BROWN STONE. 
 
 cut in the same manner. 
 
 Fig. 500. 
 
 Truss Girder, with Rod. 
 
 Fig. 539. 
 
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 Fig. 534.— No. 3. 
 
 Fig. 533.— No. 2. 
 
 Fig. 535.-NO. 4. 
 
 Fig. 507. 
 
 Lintel No. 6. 
 
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 Fig. 506. 
 
 Fig. 508. 
 
 No. 4. 
 Fig. 523.-NO. 6. 
 
 Lintel No. 1. 
 
 Fig. 509. 
 
 Fig. 510. 
 
 -iiii""liiii»MMliil'^^^ il 
 
 Lintel No. 8. 
 
 Fig. 526. 
 
 Sill, with Corbels. 
 Fig. 525. 
 
 No. 10. 
 Fig. 524. 
 
 Fig. 529. 
 
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 Fig. 531. 
 
 Fig. 528. 
 
 Fig. 530.— No. 15. 
 
 Fig. 540. 
 
 Fig. 537. 
 
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 Fig. 541. 
 
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 Fig. 514. 
 
 COEEEGIO CAPITALS.— Made for the Saint Charles 
 Hotel, New Orleans. 46 inches diameter.— Round. 
 
 Fig. 516. 
 
 HOWL AND 
 
 Fig. 51f 
 
 CoRREGlO CAPITALS, square, made for St. Charles Hotel, 
 Fig. 517. TOWER OF THE WIND. 
 
 6 to 27 inches in diameter. 
 
 Corinthian Capitals — fVom 8 to 18 in. diameter. 
 
 Fig. 518. 
 
 IONIC CxiPITALS, 
 
 Fig. 519. 
 
 Fig. 520. 
 
 BRACKETS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. 
 
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 PRICES OF CAPITALS. 
 
 Fig. 
 
 CORINTHTATJ. 
 
 
 
 TOWER OF WIND. 
 
 
 
 
 IONIC. 
 
 
 516. — 8 inch at neck 
 
 $8 00 
 
 No. 
 
 517. — 6 inch at neck, 
 
 $3 00 
 
 No. 
 
 518. 
 
 — 8 inch at neck, 
 
 $4 50 
 
 10 
 
 12 00 
 
 
 8 
 
 4 00 
 
 
 
 10 
 
 5 50 
 
 " 12 " 
 
 16 00 
 
 
 10 
 
 5 50 
 
 
 
 12 
 
 8 50 
 
 14 
 
 23 00 
 
 
 12 
 
 7 50 
 
 
 
 14 
 
 10 60 
 
 16 " 
 
 30 00 
 
 
 14 
 
 10 50 
 
 
 
 24 
 
 25 00 
 
 18 " 
 
 45 00 
 
 
 27 
 
 35 00 
 
 
 
 27 
 
 85 00 
 
 20 
 
 65 00 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 32 " 
 
 50 00 
 
 " 24 " 
 
 100 00 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 42 
 
 126 00 
 
 PRICES OF LINTELS AND SILLS 
 
 No. 507.- 
 
 -3 ft. 
 
 3 " 
 
 3 " 
 
 4 " 
 4 " 
 4 " 
 4 
 5 
 5 
 
 2 in. 
 6 " 
 
 opening 
 
 " 3 
 " 5 
 
 "10 
 
 2 " 
 No. 521.— 3 ft. 6 in. 
 
 3 " 8 " 
 
 4 " 
 4 " 2 " 
 
 4 "10 " 
 6 " 
 
 No. 522.-3 ft. 8 in. 
 
 5 " 
 
 5 " 6 " 
 
 6 " 
 
 No. 506.— 3 ft. 2 in. 
 4 " 
 4 " 3 " 
 
 No. 505.— 3 ft. in. 
 
 3 " 2 " 
 
 3 " 4 " 
 
 3 " 6 " 
 
 3 " 7|" 
 
 3 " 9 " 
 
 4 " 
 
 opening 
 
 opening 
 
 openi 
 
 opening 
 
 $12 
 
 50 
 
 13 
 
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 13 
 
 25 
 
 13 
 
 75 
 
 14 
 
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 14 
 
 25 
 
 15 
 
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 15 
 
 25 
 
 $12 
 
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 13 
 
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 15 
 
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 17 
 
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 $14 
 
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 16 
 
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 $1 
 
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 5 
 
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 $4 
 
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 4 50 
 
 4 75 
 
 5 
 
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 5 
 
 12 
 
 5 
 
 25 
 
 5 
 
 50 
 
 No. 505.- 
 No. 523.- 
 
 No. 509.- 
 
 No. 524.- 
 
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 No. 525.- 
 
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 No. 526.- 
 
 -4 ft. 4 in. opening 
 -3 ft. 6 in. opening 
 
 3 " 7i" " - 
 
 -3 ft. 7" in. 
 
 3 " 8 " 
 -3 ft. 6 in. 
 
 3 " 7^" 
 
 3 " 9 " 
 -2 ft. 10 in 
 
 3 " 
 
 opening 
 
 a 
 
 opening 
 
 a 
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 opening 
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 No. 527.- 
 
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 No. 528.- 
 No. 529.- 
 
 No. 530. 
 No. 531. 
 
 -3 ft. 2 
 3 " 6 
 
 3 " 8 " " 
 
 4 " a 
 
 4 " 3 " '■ 
 
 4 " 4 " II 
 
 4 "10 " " 
 
 5 " " " 
 -3 ft. 6 in. opening 
 
 4 a a 
 
 -3 ft. 6 in. opening 
 -3 ft. 6 in. opening 
 3 " 9 " " 
 
 j^ a a 
 
 ft. opening 
 
 -3 ft. 6 in. opening 
 
 3 " 9 " " 
 
 4 a It 
 
 6 00 
 
 $8 00 
 8 25 
 
 $5 12 
 5, 50 
 
 $8 00 
 8 25 
 8 50 
 
 $4 50 
 
 4 75 
 
 $12 00 
 
 12 50 
 
 12 75 
 
 13 00 
 
 14 00 
 
 14 25 
 
 15 00 
 15 25 
 
 $11 00 
 
 11 75 
 
 $12 00 
 
 $13 50 
 
 13 75 
 
 14 00 
 $8 50 
 
 $14 00 
 14 25 
 14 50 
 
 CHIMNEY TOPS, $1 62 per running foot. 
 
 SILLS, 4 ft. opening, and under, $4 each. 
 
80 
 
 CHAPTER XXVII. 
 
 COAL AND ORE SCREENS. 
 
 The wear and tear of cast iron when used for screening Ore or Coal is too well known to require comment. The 
 remarkable extensile power of wrought iron— eighteen tons per square inch, or nearly treble that of cast iron — ad- 
 mirably tits it for the screening of heavy masses of Coal or Ore, tlie wires bending and shaping themselves anew under 
 the most sudden concussions, without any disturbance of the meshes of the screen. Besides this great power of resist- 
 ing extension, it is ascertained by conclusive experiment that wrought iron will wear for a longer period under these 
 circumstances than cast iron. There is a total absence of the cutting and rasping which so soon proves destructive to 
 the old patterns. 
 
 Ore Screens of wrought iron have been made of the length of twenty-five feet, and even more, and have worked 
 admirably; proving an additional saving in cost and bulk. They are now used for the screening of Anthracite Coal 
 throughout the Coal region of Pennsylvania, and have been ])roductive of substantial profit and economy. They are 
 also in use in all the principal coal yards of Boston, New York and Philadelphia. The process of their manufacture 
 is similar to that of the Railing, the wires being made of any desired size, from i inch to 1 inch in diameter ; shaped, 
 crimped and interwoven in a very secure and expeditious manner. For parties engaged in mining operations in any 
 part of the country, or in foreign countries, there is nothing so well adapted ; while they are comparatively light and 
 easy of transportation. 
 
 CHAPTER XXVIII. 
 WZZEXLE OUR MArrUFACTURES HAVE BEEN XTSED. 
 
 Crystal Palace. — The massive Ikon Railing enclosing the outside of the Crystal Palace at New York, including Gate- 
 ways, Posts, Foundation, &c. ; also all the I.nside Railings enclosing the Galleries, together with the Stairs, Newels, 
 Standards, and Outside Balcony Railings. 
 
 Corporation of the City of Savannah) Ga. — Forsyth Place (a Park of ten acres), Monument Square and the City 
 Hospital ; also Churches, Public Buildings, Private Residences and Cemeteries ; and throughout the State of Georgia. 
 
 Corporation of the City of Charleston, S. C. — Tlie Battery, Aiken Square, Flynn's Church, Orphan's House ; also 
 Circular Church, Church of the Holy Communion ; and also manj' of the most prominent Buildings in the State of 
 South Carolina. 
 
 Corporation of the City of Natchez, Miss.— Natchez Institute, &c., &c. 
 
 Corporation of the City of New York. — Receiver of Taxes, Mayor's Office, Post Office, Commissioners of Emigra- 
 tion, Board of Education, &c., &c. 
 
 Corporation of the City of Brooklyn, L, I,— Comptroller's Office, Mayor's Office, &c., &c. 
 
 Corporation of the Village of Glenn Falls, N.Y. 
 
 President's Grounds at Washington, D. C. 
 
 City Market, Mobile, Ala. ; Montgomery Mills, Montgomery, Ala. 
 
 City Infirmary, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 House of Refuge) Philadelphia, Pa. 
 " " Baltimore. Md. 
 
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 School of Moral Reformj w^n- Boston, Mass. 
 
 Sisters of Charity, Mount St. Vincent, Co.went of Sacred Heart, Home for the Friendless, St. Mary's Seminary, 
 Cnn.riKF.x's Nursery, &c., &c. 
 
 Banks, N. Y- City.— Broadway Rank ; Bank of North America ; Ilanovor Bank ; Atlantic Rank ; Importers' and Traders' 
 I'.ank; Park Bank ; Pacific Bank ; Metropolitan Bank ; Bank of Now York ; Bank of the State of New York ; Green- 
 wich Bank ; Bank for Savings ; and Duncan & Sherman's Bank, &c., &c. 
 
 Banks, Brooklyn, L. I., &C.— City Bank ; Brooklyn Savings Bank ; Central Bank ; South Brooklyn Savings Bank ; 
 Bank of Jersey City ; Hudson County Bank, New York ; Uobokeii City Bank ; Westchester County Savings Bank ; 
 Bank of Watertowu, Wisconsin ; Union Bank, Monticcllo, New York ; Pairfiold County Bank, Norwalk, Connecticut • 
 Bank of Westfield, Chatanque County, New York ; Bank of Washington, District of Columbia ; Bank of Columbus, 
 Savannah, Georgia ; Maine Bank, Columbus, Georgia ; Waterbury Bank ; Pequonnock Bank ; State Bank, Cleveland, 
 Ohio ; Manufacturers' and Traders' Bank, Buffalo, New York ; Pahquioque Bank ; Athens Bank, Georgia ; Commer- 
 cial Bank, Racine, Wisconsin ; Banks at iN^icon, Georgia ; IloUister Bank (jf Buffalo ; City Bunk, Bullalo ; Western 
 Bank, Lockport ; Bank of Charleston, South Carolina ; Bank of Sing Sing, New York, &c., &c. 
 
 Insurance Companies, New York City, &c.— Washington ; United States ; Columbia ; Hanover ; Monarch ; Park ; 
 Great W^esteru ; Eagle ; Greenlield Insurance Company, Greenfield, Massachusetts ; Relief, New York, &c., &c. 
 
 Government Hospital for the Insane, Washington, D. C. ; Bloomingdale Asylum ; State Lunatic Asylum, Utica, 
 
 New York ; Retreat fur the Insane, Ilarlford, Connecticut; Flatbush Asylum; Kings County Lunatic Asylum; 
 America Asylum, Hartford, Connecticut, &c. &c. 
 
 Hotels, New York City, &C.— St. Nicholas ; Metropolitan ; Prescott House ; Lafarge ; Haight House, Elmira ; 
 Galena Hotel, Galena ; Greenwich Hotel, New York ; Hotel St. Germain, New York ; Milledgeville Hotel, Georgia ; 
 St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans, &C., &c. 
 
 Theatres, New York City, &C.— Nihlo's ; Broadway ; Laura Keenc's ; St. Charles ; National Theatre ; Boston, &c. 
 
 Adams & Co-'s Express; United States Express Company ; New York and Eric Express Office ; Wells, Fargo & Co.'s 
 Express ; American Express Company ; Spaulding's Express ; Augusta and Waynesboro Railroad Company ; New 
 Y'ork and Eric Railroad ; New Jersey Railroad and Transportation Company ; Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad 
 Company ; New Ycn-k Central Railroad ; Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad, &c., &c. 
 
 Mechanics' Library ; Dusseldorf Gallery ; Polytechnic Institute, Brooklyn ; Mechanics' and Traders' Exchange, New 
 York ; Union Telegraph Company ; New Y'"ork Herald ; Tribune ; Times ; Courier and Enquirer ; Evening Post ; 
 Sunday Atlas ; Porter's Spirit of the Times ; Brooklyn Times Office ; Harpers' New Building ; Bowcn & McNamcc's 
 New Building ; Metropolitan Mills ; Manhattan Gaslight Company ; Georgia Female College, &c., &c. 
 
 Steamships. — Pacific ; Arctic ; Atlantic ; Golden Gate ; Black Warrior ; Golden Age ; Florida ; Augusta ; Ericsson ; 
 Y'ankee Blade ; Arago ; Fulton ; Adriatic ; Yang Tzse ; Prometheus ; Star of the West ; Northern Light, &c., &c. 
 
 Steamboats. — Elm City and Francis Skiddy ; City of Buffalo ; Buffalo ; New Y'ork ; Belleville ; Columbia ; New World, &c. 
 
 Novelty Iron "Works, New York ; Morgan Iron Works, New Y'ork ; Belleville Iron Works, New Orleans, &c., &c. 
 
 Cemeteries. — Greenwood; Cypress Hills ; Evergreens; New York Bay ; Calvary; St. Peters ; Perth Amboy ; Cemetery 
 at Rome, New Y^ork ; Erie, Pennsylvania ; Chicago, Illinois ; Congressional Grounds, Washington, District of 
 Columbia ; Mount Auburn, Boston ; Laurel Hill, Philadelphia ; Greenmount ; Baltimore Cemetery ; Charleston, 
 South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia ; and generally throughout all the Cemeteries in the United States. 
 
 Also extensive orders have been filled for several Palaces in Mexico, Havana, and throughout the Island of Cuba, Bermuda, 
 South America, California, Australia ; and in all the principal cities, towns and villages in the United States. 
 
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 THE NEW YORK WIRE RAILING CO. respectfuUy informs the Public that Copies of this Catalo^e, 
 (•with Paper Covers,) will be Furnished on Receipt of Four Postage Stamps, and Mailed to any 
 Part of the United States. 
 
 Address Communications to the 
 
 iEW Yiii WliE iilLlii Ci,, 
 
 J. B. WICKERSHAM, Superintendent, 
 NO 312 BROADWAY, 
 
 ISTE^W YORK 
 
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 mani!facture:d hv 
 
 SUCCESSORS TO BACON &. RAVEN, 
 
 No. 135 GRAND ST., 0.\k Block East of Broaoway, NEW YORK. 
 
 Nos. 
 
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 DESCRIPTION OF PIANOS, IN ROSEWOOD. 
 
 Small Round 
 Pattern. 
 
 Small Round \ 
 Pattern. ) 
 
 Large Round \ 
 Pattern, "> 
 
 Large Round 
 
 Pattern 
 
 Moulding. 
 
 All Round 
 Pattern. 
 
 Large Round 
 Pattern, 
 
 Large Round 
 
 Pattern 
 
 Moulding. 
 
 All Round 
 Pattern. 
 
 All Round 
 
 Pattern 
 
 Moulding. 
 
 Louis Quatorze 
 Pattern. 
 
 Louis Quinze 
 
 Pattern 
 Serpentine. 
 
 Front Corners snudl round ; serpentine legs. Length of front (if eel 1; 
 tciiUh 2 feet 11. Scale if keys F to A. ■iclion, French Grand, . 
 
 Front corners small round ; serpentine Ifijs ; scroll fret music desk. 
 Lenijlh of front C feet 5 ; width 3 fed. Scale if kei,'S C to A. Action, 
 French Grand, .......... 
 
 Front corners luri/e round ; extra serpentine legs ; scroll fret music desk. 
 Lenijth of front ii feet 5 ; width Zfeet 2. Scaleof kegs C to A. Action, 
 French Grand, .......... 
 
 Front corners large round ; rich moulding on rim ; extra serpentine 
 legs , scroll fret music desk. Length of front G feet 5 ; width 'ifcel 2. 
 Scale of Keys C lo A. Action, French Grand, .... 
 
 Front and back corners large round ; hack polished ; scroll fret 
 music desk ; veneered scroll legs. Tjcngth of front Gfeet 5 ; width Zfeet 
 3. Scale of kegs C to A, Action, French Grand, . . . . 
 
 Front corners large round; riehhj cut music desk ; extra serpentine 
 legs. Jicngth of front (j feet 8; width 3 feet 2. Scale of kegs A to Am 
 Action, French Grand, ..... ... 
 
 Front corners large round ; rich ogee moulding on rim ; richhj cut 
 music desk; extra serpetitine legs. Length affront Cifeet 8; width Zfeet 
 3. Scale of keys A to A. Action, French Grand, .... 
 
 Front and hack corners large round ; hack jnyUshed ; rich carved legs 
 and Igrc. Length of front dfeet 8 ; ividth 3feet 3. Scale of keys A 
 to A. Action, French Grand, 
 
 Front and hack corners large round ; rich ogee moulding on rim ; back 
 polished ; carved legs and lyre ; elegant music desk. Ijcngth of front G 
 feet 8 ; width '3 feet i. Scale of keys A lo A. Aiiion, French Grand, 
 
 Front and hack corners large round; rich ogee ami wa%>ing mouldings 
 on plinth and rim ; hack polished ; carved legs and lyre ; elegant music 
 desk. Length of front 6 feet 8 ; width Zfeet 4. Scale of keys A to A. 
 Action, French Grand, ......... 
 
 Elegant serpeniine case ; front and back corners large round; rich 
 ogee moulding on rim ; back polished ; fine carved legs and lyre ; carving 
 on plinth ; elegantly cut mtisic desk. Length 6 feet 10 ; width 3 feet G. 
 Scale of keys A to A. Actio7i, French Grand, ..... 
 
 Price. 
 
 References. 
 
 DOLI.S. 
 
 235 
 
 275 
 
 300 
 
 320 
 
 340 
 
 350 
 
 375 
 
 400 
 
 450 
 
 475 
 
 500 
 
 Having furnished the following, 
 ivnionj; a multitude of other per- 
 sons, with Instruments, we refer 
 with confidence to them, for their 
 'I'oae, quality, and Durahility in 
 all climates : 
 
 WI.VSLOW, LANIER i: CO., New York. 
 
 K. 1). MOKGAX .^ CO. , do 
 HASKKIX, MERlilCK k BULL, do 
 
 nOWEN', Mi-:^AMF,E & CO. do 
 
 THOMAS OWEN & SON, do 
 
 !(. COLGATE & CO., do 
 
 W. H. CARY k CO., do 
 
 MO.*Ql'ERA & CO., do 
 
 J. N. SIcELLIGOTT. Esi|.. do 
 
 .1. R. STL'YVE.SAXT, Esq., do 
 
 GEO. !". I'LTXAll, Esq., do 
 
 W. E. DODGE, Jr., Esq., do 
 
 LSAAC SHERMAN, ft<|., do 
 
 Rev. D. a COE, do 
 
 B. B. HARDER, Esq., do 
 Rgv. W. A. HALLOCK, do 
 Rev. peter STRYKER, do 
 Kkv. a. B. van ZANDT, do 
 ORISON lil.CNT, tiq., do 
 CYRILS 1>. SMITH, Esq., Brool-lyii 
 P. C. CORNELL, Esq., do 
 Rkv. H. W. BEECHER, do 
 H. K. SFIEUWN, Esq., do 
 W.\L KUMBELL. K.«q., do 
 FRANCIS SPLES, Esq., do 
 GEO. SISIONSON, Esq. Vandcrliill's Land- 
 
 inij. 8. I. 
 J. n. DIX, Esq.. - Cliflon, S. I. 
 
 J. S WISTFJSVELT, M.D,, guarantinc. 
 W. S. FAITOUTE, Esq., Newark, N. J. 
 W. S. LOCKWOOD, Esci , Norwalk, Ct. 
 II. L. HUBBARD, feq , Glaslenbury. Cl. 
 GEO. M. LANDERS, Esq., New Britain,Cl. 
 GEO. B. WAKREK, I-iq., Troy, NY. 
 
 TIIEO. McNAMEE, Esq., Irvinglon, N.Y. 
 J. T. TERRY, Esq., Tarryiown, N. Y. 
 
 C. H. HAYDEN, Esq., Rochfslcr, N. Y. 
 Prof. M. W. JACOBUS, Alleghany Cily.Pa. 
 Rkv. F. S. DE HASS, Pillsljurg, Pa. 
 JOHN SHERMAN, Esq., Mansfield, Ohio. 
 !•'. !i. GOODRICH, E>q., DuliiKjue, Iowa. 
 JOHN HOGDON. Esq , do 
 
 W. R. PCTWW, Esq . HloomfieUl, N.J. 
 JOHN VOWLES, F>q., Charlonesville, Va. 
 W.M. M.-DOWELL, Fiiq., llnnlsvillc, Ala. 
 E. W Cil.iRLK, Esq., Darlinijlon, S. C. 
 
 .^-Pianos sold abroad, packed and shipped free of charge. Packing for long sea voyages, extra, $5 0O.-«^ 
 
 l^ ALL IKbTUUMENlS WAKUANTED IN EVERY UESPECT. 
 
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 HOWARD DANIELS, 
 
 237 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. 
 
 H. Daniels designs Public Buildings, Villas, Farm-Houses, Cottages, Lodges, Gateways, Green-Houses, Conserva- 
 tories, Suinmer-Houses, Rustic Structures, Garden Furniture, Bridges, Iron Fire-Proof Buildings, Iron Store-Fronts, 
 Verandahs, &c. 
 
 Also, Cemetery Monuments, Mausoleums, Grave-Stones, Mural Tablets, Railings, &c. 
 
 Designs and Estimates for Warming and Ventilating Public and Private Buildings on the English and French 
 systems, with steam and hot water. 
 
 The designing and improving of sixteen Cemeteries, two Villa Parks, and a great number of Country Seats, form 
 an experience by far the greatest of any practitioner in America ; in addition to which, the subscriber has lately made 
 a tour in Europe, and studied, sketched, and surve3^ed the finest Public and Private Parks, Gardens, Pleasure Grounds, 
 Cemeteries and Buildings, of the Old AVorld. 
 
 H. Daniels furnishes designs for Public and Private Parks, Cemeteries, Villas, Pleasure Grounds and Gardens. 
 
 REFEREN-CES. 
 
 STEWART BROWN, Esq 59 Wall Street, New York City. 
 
 W. C. ALLEN, Esq 38 Church Street, " 
 
 Vf. B. BREWS'lTiR, Esq 48 Pine Street, " 
 
 J. A. PERRY, Esq., Comptroller of Greenwood Cemetery " " 
 
 GEN. T. L. L1AVIES, President Poughkeepsio Cemetery Poughkeepsie, N. 
 
 EDWIN HUNTINGTON, Esq., President Rome Cemetery Rome, 
 
 HON. JOSEPH MULLEN, President Brookside Cemetery Watertown, 
 
 GEN. AARON WARD, President Dale Cemetery, Sing Sing, 
 
 NELSON BEARDSLEY, Esq., President Fort Hill Cemetery Auburn, 
 
 CHARLES E. CLARKE, Esq., President Forest Lawn Cemetery Buffalo, 
 
 G. W. HOTCHKISS, Esq., President Spring Forest Cemetery Binghampton, 
 
 DR. JOHN COUHLING, President Laurel Grove Cemetery Port Jervi.-, 
 
 WILLIAJI H. SCHERMERHORN, Esq., President Flushing Cemetery Flushing. 
 
 F. J. KINfiSBURY, Esq., President River Side Cemetery '. Waterbury, Conn. 
 
 F. B. CHETWOOD, Esq., President Evergreen Cemetery Elizabethtown, N. J. 
 
 GEORGE A. ELLIOTT, Esq., Pre.sident Erie Cemetery '. Erie, Pa. 
 
 ROBERT BUCHANAN, Esq., President Spring Grove Cemetery Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 JOSEPH SULLIVANT, Esq., President Green Lawn Cemetery Columbus, " 
 
 HON. A. C. BROWNELL, President Woodland Cemetery Cleveland, " 
 
 E. F. DRAKE, Esq., President Xenia Cemetery Xenia, " 
 
 L. S. HASKELL, Esq. , Proprietor of Llewellyn Park 44 Cedar Street, New York City. 
 
 REV, B. F. BARRETT, Proprietor of Woody Park Orange, New Jersey. 
 
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