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THE SUNBURST PRISM.
In the illustrations given herewith are
shown the Schwickart's "Sunburst" prism, made by the Universal Iron
Foundry, 283-287 Scholes St., Brooklyn, for lighting cellars and other
places deopending on a small are of lighting surface, all of which has
to be utilize to the utmost extent possible to secure desired
results.
In the illustrations we show in Fig. 1
the underside or ceiling surface. As will be seen this is all of
glass and consequently all light producing. The arrangement of the
prisms is such that on the underside the prisms butt against each
other, show only the glass and give a decorative effect to the
ceiling. Fig. 2 shows the upper or sidewalk
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FIG. 1. THE "SUNBURST" PRISM—BOTTOM OR CEILING SIDE.
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side, and shows the method of laying. In this cut is shown the
completed work, the partially cemented prism, the glass simply placed
in the frame and the bare iron framework. As will be seen, the
construction is very simple and the work of setting can be execute
with the utmost dispatch.
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The cement used is a white cement. They can be
set in cast-iron frames or without. They [continued on page 26]
are also made in standard sections. They can also be easily
repaired and cost no more than other good prism lights. They are
suited not only for sidewalks, but for floors, roofs, vestibules
and skylights.
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