In judging a plate-rack, the imagination should always supply a few pretty plates and hang some half-dozen dainty cups on the small brass hooks on the under side of the narrow shelf. The present design is quite small, and is intended to accommodate about a score of pieces with which you feel particularly intimate.

The back consists of but one piece, relieved around the edges with a few simple curves, which, however, on account of their simplicity, must be worked out true to line and square on their edges. This also applies to the three openings, which will first be roughed out with the scroll-saw. The shelf will then be made and supplied with a small square strip on top along the front edge, to keep the contents from slipping off. As soon as the two brackets are ready, the whole may be put together, using screws set in from behind, and glue, then adding the guard-rail.