This section is from the book "Our Homes And Their Adornments", by Almon C. Varney. Also available from Amazon: Our Homes and Their Adornments.
This room should be wainscoted on all sides three feet high, with matched and beaded sheathing, not to exceed four inches in width, applied vertically, and the top finished with a neat molded cap.
The pantry should be finished with one broad shelf, with space beneath for flour barrel, which should be closed in its place with a door, and from the broad shelf above cut a door through to reach the barrel. Adjoining the barrel under the shelf, place a tier of three drawers, and if the length of the pantry will permit, a cupboard may also be placed under the shelf. Finish the space above with shelving, hooks, and other conveniences. The bath-room should be wainscoted same as the kitchen, except behind the tub, where it should be four feet high.
The bath-tub must be paneled in front with raised molding and the top finished with a molded cap. The water-closet should have seat and tight-closing cover, both hinged to raise separately, and the riser in front paneled like bath-tub, hinged at the bottom, and secured by catch at top, for convenience in repairs.
The wash-basin should be supplied with neat paneled door and one drawer.
 
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