cheval glass

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And I could not disprove a thing he said; and when I looked at myself in the cheval glass, I was not at all sure that I did not look like the traditional goblin.

From The Psychical Researcher's Tale - The Sceptical Poltergeist From "The New Decameron", Volume III. by Beresford, J. D. (John Davys)

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

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

From A Duel by Marsh, Richard

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)

That passed, however, when at last she surveyed her length in the cheval glass.

From Making People Happy by Fisher, Harrison