The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history (1910)
Foley, Edwin · London : T.C. and E.C. Jack · leaf 308
224 DECORATIVE FUKMTURE leaves and, after throwing away the infusion,served them as a vegetable! At the Restoration also gambling with cards(those Devils Books of the Puritans) such asPharaoh (Faro) Ombre, Basset and, at a slightlylater date, whist (whisk or swobbers) speedilybecame the vogue…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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