cheval glass

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Then she went to a cheval glass, which mirrored her from head to foot, and glanced at herself.

From A Duel by Marsh, Richard

Behind him was the cheval glass and the telephone stand.

From Whispering Wires by Leverage, Henry

“What do you think, Peng Yuen?” he inquired, turning from the cheval glass.

From The Gray Phantom's Return by Landon, Herman

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

Edward studied his features in the cheval glass; he could not find in them the slightest resemblance to the woman in the picture.

From Sons and Fathers by Edwards, Harry Stillwell