Sunday, April 21, 2013

Word Entry from "A Doll House"

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  1. "An etagere with chin figures and other small art objects; a small bookcase with richly bound books; the floor carpeted; a fire burning in the stove." (1135)
  2. I think the word etagere is some type of furniture because these scene is giving the layout of Helmer's residence. 
  3. Etagere: a piece of furniture consisting of a set of open shelves for displaying small objects and sometimes having an enclosed cabinet as a base. (merriam-webster.com)
  4. My guess was close to the definition.  The author is describing a piece of furniture with curls on the edges ("chin figures").

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