How to amuse yourself and others. The American girl's handy book (1887)
Beard, Lina, Beard, Adelia B. (Adelia Belle), 1857-1920 · New York : C. Scribner's Sons · leaf 108
A pretty charm for thewatch-chain can be made ofthe coal which is to bring thefinder such good luck,* byhaving it cut to a proper sizeand shape, and a gold or sil-ver band put around it. Thiswill make it a souvenir, carry-ing out the old idea that themagic coal should be wornupon the person to… … * Cannel coal is the best to use, for it is hard, will take a high polishlike jet, and can be carved with a pen-knife. 88 Summer. I have held it free from harm ;Take, and wear the mystic charm.From the lightnings deadly stroke,From the fire it may invoke,From all illness, pain, and strife,May it…
Amusements · Interior decoration
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