The hanging hall-rack fills all purposes of the old hall-tree. The mirror is quite inconspicuous, yet large enough to answer all needs of the hall. Hooks in any number or finish may be attached as desired. If the worker owns a square of beveled plate mirror of almost the correct size, there will be no difficulty in slightly modifying the dimensions given so as to accommodate it.

The frame consists of four pieces joined at the corners by "cross-lapped" connections; that is, each piece at the place of crossing is reduced to one-half its thickness. After fitting the frame together in this manner, trim up the ends to the dull-pointed form. Mortises should now be cut for the vertical pieces at each side of the mirror and also for the thin slats with the square openings in them. These vertical pieces must now be tenoned to closely fit their respective mortises, after which the entire frame may be assembled. Use glue at all connections and clamp firmly until thoroughly dry. The mirror is held in place by notching out the back edges of the four pieces that surround it, so that it can be set in from the rear.