The ladies' hand book of fancy and ornamental work ... (1859)
Hartley, Florence · Philadelphia : G. G. Evans · leaf 26
from the candles ontheir dressing-table throwing the light upwards instead of downwards. This ofcourse, is not the case where gas is introduced into the chambers, but where it isnot used these candle stands are very convenient, and can be made very hand- / BEAD WORK. 21 some, or very plain. The… … HOUR GLASS CANDLE STAND. across, and the stem about eight inches in height. Cover the top first, nailing \ 22 BEAD WORK. on the material, which may be satin, silk, brocade, furniture-chintz, or white mar-seilles. Then take a piece a little longer than the exact height, and nail itcarefully round…
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