BROCHURE SERIES $50,
to be awarded for sketches of piano cases. Three prizes of $25, $15, and
$10 will be given for the three best designs submitted, the judges to be
the officers, of the company, assisted by an architect who shall be
appointed by the publishers.

It is not the idea of the Henry F. Miller Piano Company to secure
designs for actual use, as their work in special case design is almost
entirely to order, carrying out designs for architects and decorators.
Therefore, only sketches are required which may be executed in any
medium the designer may choose, although due regard should be paid to
the reproductive character of the drawing. A perspective sketch, showing
the right end and front of the case, is required to be made on paper,
not exceeding 8x12 in. in size.

The diagram above gives the necessary dimensions. In designing the end
the only thing to be borne in mind is the construction of the case, the
front telescoping into the back or frame, as shown by the plan of the
end. The quarter round finish of the back is not necessary, the
treatment of the end being optional so long as dimensions and
construction are regarded.

The arm or end of the keyboard (_c_), the foot (_a_), the "truss" (_b_),
which supports the keyboard, are all left entirely to the designer, the
only dimensions to be regarded being the height of keyboard from the
floor (2 ft. 1 in.), the top of the keys (4-1/2 in. higher), and the
space (4 ft.) occupied by the keys. The arm projects 1 ft. 1 in. beyond
the front.

Drawings must be sent carriage paid so as to reach the editor of THE
BROCHURE SERIES on or before July 15, 1895.

The prize designs will become the property of the Henry F. Miller Piano
Company. The other designs will be returned to their authors. It is to
be understood, however, that any or all designs may be exhibited or
published, and that they may be retained a reasonable time after
judgment for these purposes.

The details and management of the competition are left entirely to the
publishers of THE BROCHURE SERIES, and it is hoped that this, the first
of a number of competitions they will endeavor to arrange, will bring
out the work of the best designers. If there is any portion of this
program not clearly understood, the publishers will explain more in
detail upon request.

End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of The Brochure Series of Architectural
Illustration, Volume 01, No. 05, May 1895, by Various

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