dressing case
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of dressing case
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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On top of the dressing case were sets of gold and silver toilet articles, and ornaments, boxes, and bottles handsomely chased in silver and gold, and set with jewels.
From Ted Strong in Montana With Lariat and Spur by Taylor, Edward C.
"Where is it now?" asked Plume, tugging at the strap of a dressing case and laying it open on the broad window-seat.
From An Apache Princess A Tale of the Indian Frontier by Remington, Frederic
She crossed the room as she spoke, bent over a dressing case, and came back with a tray of sparkling newly set jewels.
From The Diamond Coterie by Lynch, Lawrence L.
There were two wide beds in it; but each girl had her own dressing case and her locker and closet There were four windows and two study tables.
From Ruth Fielding on Cliff Island Or, The Old Hunter's Treasure Box by Emerson, Alice B.
There was a dressing case I know Bea will keep––it brought me a cool hundred commission––it had just come in.
From The Gorgeous Girl by Bartley, Nalbro
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