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I'LANTATION SEAT.
PLATE V.
A PLANTATION SEAT.
THIS design is adapted to such parts of a plantation near the
house as are carefully decorated; it is a low sheltered seat, in
which proportion and embellishment have been studied, for the
purpose of introducing more valuable materials and workman-
ship than are usually applied to similar designs. The pillars are
intended to be of bronze; marble might be introduced and
sculptured to form the back, and also for the pedestals and
plinths. The covering, composed of reeds, would be rendered
water-proof by a suitable composition or cement.  The under-
side, forming an arched cieling, might be ornamented by small
enriched compartments and central flowers, delicately coloured
and relieved in gold; and several portions of the other orna-
mental decorations might be lightly gilded also.
The vases at the extremities would be of marble, and con-
trived to receive pots of flowers; from the centre of which a
copper rod is placed to support a beautiful and appropriate
climbing plant, which would realize the effect represented in
the design.
This seat would be particularly rich and novel thus executed;
but if merely constructed in the usual manner, it is evident that
it must be pleasing, and afford an efficient shelter from sun and
rain.
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