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SallenNic

Re: mystified (was: Technique)

Jan. 25, 2002, 2:22 p.m. (Message 29290, in reply to message 29277)

The eastern side of the Atlantic, Martin! Visit many 'Stately Homes' in 
Britain, and somewhere in the guide book the chances are you'll find 
reference to a cheval mirror or a pier glass. I believe a cheval mirror is a 
mirror on a tiltable stand which shews the whole body, whereas a pier glass 
is a tall narrow mirror mounted on the wall above a side table or mantlepiece 
(often in pairs at either side of the item they top). 

Nicolas B., Lanark, Scotland.