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 66
lways re-gaining an upright posture, no matterin what position she is placed, is madein the following manner : After thecontents have been blown from theshell, the hole of the small end is en-larged gradually until it is about ahalf-inch in diameter ; the shell is thenplaced in an uprightposition… … Miss Roily-poly. Spring. the shell perfectly steady, that the weight may fall exactly inthe centre and make a perfect balance. A small quantity oflead is sufficient for the purpose, as the shell is so very light. Miss Roily-poly requires no limbs ; Avhen her babyish faceis painted she is ready for…
Amusements · Interior decoration
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