cheval glass
Example Sentences
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“Shall I wear my hat or not?” asked Miss Campbell, taking a final survey of herself in the cheval glass.
From The Motor Maids by Palm and Pine by Stokes, Katherine
Among the latter was a complete toilet service of silver-gilt, including not merely small vessels, but large pieces of furniture, such as an arm-chair and cheval glass.
From The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. III. (of IV.) by Sloane, William Milligan
A pair of women's gloves were thrown over the cheval glass.
From The Easiest Way A Story of Metropolitan Life by Walter, Eugene
When his toilet was complete, the young Duc de Choleaux Lasuer stood before the cheval glass in his room whilst he sprinkled a suspicion of Jockey Club upon his handkerchief.
From The Princess Galva A Romance by Whitelaw, David
“What do you think, Peng Yuen?” he inquired, turning from the cheval glass.
From The Gray Phantom's Return by Landon, Herman