New ideas for work and play; what a girl can make and do (1902)
Beard, Lina, Beard, Adelia B. (Adelia Belle), 1857-1920, joint author · New York, Scribner's · leaf 313
he receptacle at the top of the mantel (letter G, Fig. 560) place all the presents, resting them upon the paper top of the small box. Things that are easily broken shouldbe covered with soft wrap-pings, for in the grand climax,when the toys roll pell-melldown into the fireplace, thefragile articles… … Christmas Devices 265 hang down upon the hearth, outside, looping them backover tacks at either side of the fireplace, as shown in Fig.560. At the appointed time the group of eager children willstand and gaze with awe at the wonderful and myste-rious fireplace, which, like a fairy house, has shot…
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