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 382
en held in ahorizontal position it will readily pass through the doorway,cut notches in each end and securely tie the two ends of a ropeacross the notches ; suspend this swing by slipping the centreof the rope over the hook in the doorway (Fig. 255); havethe apparatus strong and firm, capable of… … Fig. 255—The Swing. 362 IVinter. then rise and repeat the exercise. Next, with both hands onthe stick, take a long step forward with the right foot, throwingthe weight on that foot; return to your position and go throughthe same exercise with your left foot. Try different movementswhich suggest…
Amusements · Interior decoration
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