cheval glass
Example Sentences
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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
She was peering into the cheval glass over her shoulder, giving her attention to two things at once.
From The High Heart by King, Basil
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
He would, of course, choose an appropriate motif,—a woman trying on a scarf before a cheval glass, for instance, or a young workwoman carrying a band-box on her arm.
From The Gods are Athirst by Jackson, Emilie
"If I only had a cheval glass in my room," sighed she.
From Boris Lensky by Schubin, Ossip
