Hence the joint is concealed.

The lap may be rounded.

It is used in fine boxes, trays, etc.
_No.51.The blind miter or secret dovetail_, Fig.

267, is a joint in which only part, say one-half, of both boards is dovetailed, the outer portion being mitered.

The edges of the boards are also mitered right thru for a short distance so that when finished the dovetails are invisible.