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The question of lighting in the showroom itself has long seemed to me a matter of the greatest moment. In an effort to obtain something novel, I asked Robert Locher, the artist, to co-operate with me in one case and one of the illustrations shown is the final result, after his preliminary sketch had been worked over in my draughting room. In this room, intended for a wholesale dress concern, there is no exposed lighting whatever. An immense flood of artificial light, giving somewhat the effect of sunlight, is supplied by means of reflectors and lamps set in boxes at the top of the columns which surround the room, these throwing
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their hidden lights against the ceiling, which in turn distributes it indirectly to the whole interior. In addition to these boxes, which are ornamented with hanging metal ivy vines, there are lights and reflectors behind all of the false windows about the room and these can be added to the general illumination, and are at the same time shaded by the pink silk curtains which hang in front of them.
Another commoner sort of indirect lighting is supplied by a series of outlets set above the cornice which generally separates the wall from the ceiling around the entire room, but as this is not always ample, it is necessary in some cases to supplement it with floor lamps, side brackets and chandeliers.
In cases where a models' stage is required on which to exhibit gowns, this should, in my opinion, be treated just as if it were a real stage and should have at least a modified cyclorama, an appropriate stage setting and a fair supply of. footlights, head lights, and spot lights. Only thus can really novel and varied effects be consummated.
When a place of business is to occupy two floors, a fine feature of decorative value can be made of a staircase extending from one to the other.
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