Word |
Definition |
A looking glass |
a mirror |
A share in the library |
a membership to the local library |
An ink stand |
a bottle to fill with ink for a fountain pen |
Motto makers |
were, possibly, a kind of stamp to imprint a design onto a piece of fabric. The design acted as a pattern to follow for embroidery. |
A platina comb |
a silvery looking hair-comb |
A mouth organ |
a harmonica |
Cologne water |
perfume |
fur tippets |
a fur scarf worn around the shoulders |
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