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THE MUSEUM
windows come quite low in the wall and at rather short intervals so that the exhibition space is much restricted and the glare in the eyes of the visitor is unpleasant. To obviate this, a case has been built partly into the window opening, with a solid
Window Case in Ashmolean Museum
back. Above the case and on the inside of the window casing is a wooden panel which keeps the light from shining directly into the face of the visitor. Behind this panel mirrors are arranged which throw the light from the window directly down into the case, thus securing excellent light while at the same time cutting off the glare. The rest of the room is perfectly lighted by the upper part of the window.
