CHAPTER IX

THE TOILET TABLE 199

The table and its secrets--Combs--Patch boxes--Enamelled objects--Perfume boxes and holders--Dressing cases--Scratchbacks--Toilet chatelaines--Locks of hair--Jewel cabinets.

## CHAPTER X THE OLD WORKBOX 223

Spinning wheels--Materials and work--Little accessories--Cutlery--Quaint woodwork--The needlewoman--Old samplers.

## CHAPTER XI THE LIBRARY 251

From cover to cover--Old scrap books--Almanacs--The writing table.

## CHAPTER XII THE SMOKER'S CABINET 269

Old pipes--Pipe racks--Tobacco boxes--Smokers' tongs and stoppers--Snuff boxes and rasps.

## CHAPTER XIII LOVE TOKENS AND LUCKY EMBLEMS 281

Amulets--Horse trappings--Emblems of luck--Love spoons--Glass curios.

## CHAPTER XIV THE MARKING OF TIME 295

Clocks--Watches--Watch keys--Watch stands.

## CHAPTER XV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 309

Early examples--Whistles and pipes--Violins and harps.

## CHAPTER XVI PLAY AND SPORT 319

Dolls--Toys--Old games--Outdoor amusements--Relics of sport.

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