cheval glass
Example Sentences
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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
She stopped at the cheval glass and arranged her hair with a series of twists that formed a turban secured by loops.
From Whispering Wires by Leverage, Henry
While the Vicar shouted his orders on the landing rails, the Angel surveyed himself in the cheval glass with immense delight.
From The Wonderful Visit by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
"If I only had a cheval glass in my room," sighed she.
From Boris Lensky by Schubin, Ossip
With just a gesture of scorn Jessie indicated the cheval glass opposite.
From The Weight of the Crown by White, Fred M. (Fred Merrick)