This section is from the book "Building Construction And Superintendence", by F. E. Kidder. Also available from Amazon: Building Construction And Superintendence.
Construct the medicine closet in bath room parti-tition of clear (white wood) for varnishing. The sides, top and bottom to be (1 1/8 inches) thick, with bottom projecting (1 inch) beyond the door and moulded (with a moulded apron under).
[Usually the medicine closet comes just above the wainscoting.]
Ceil the back with ½x2}-inch ceiling; put up (three) shelves ½-inch thick and hang a 1 ¼-inch one panel door in front, glazed with a French plate glass mirror with a thin board behind. Trim the door with neat solid bronze trimmings.
 
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