cheval glass
Example Sentences
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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
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)
The Phantom, viewing himself in a cheval glass, daubed a dark tint over the gray at his temples.
From The Gray Phantom's Return by Landon, Herman
These screens were so brilliant that they were like gold mirrors in which a lady might see her reflection just as accurately as in any Parisian cheval glass.
From Japan A Record in Colour by Menpes, Dorothy
When his toilet was complete, the young Duc de Choleaux Lasuer stood before the cheval glass in his room whilst he sprinkled a suspicion of Jockey Club upon his handkerchief.
From The Princess Galva A Romance by Whitelaw, David
