cheval glass

Example Sentences

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As at the completion of his toilet he stood with a pair of stiff military brushes working at his hair and whiskers, before a big cheval glass, he looked eminently British for his day.

From VC — A Chronicle of Castle Barfield and of the Crimea by Murray, David Christie

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

From A Duel by Marsh, Richard

A pair of women's gloves were thrown over the cheval glass.

From The Easiest Way A Story of Metropolitan Life by Walter, Eugene

The electric light was shining full into the cheval glass as she came and stood before it, with the smile of pleasure still on her lips.

From Mrs. Thompson A Novel by Maxwell, W. B. (William Babington)

She was still twisting in front of the cheval glass.

From The High Heart by King, Basil