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TOILETRY SET [1 record]

Record 1 1986-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Toiletries
DEF

a set for use on a dresser or dressing table consisting of comb, hairbrush, and mirror and sometimes including such other personal items as manicure articles and cosmetics containers.

OBS

They are often made of sterling silver.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Articles de toilette
CONT

Le mot de nécessaire remplaça au XVIIIe siècle celui de cassette, pour désigner le coffret contenant les objets indispensables à la toilette.

Spanish

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