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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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See 1840 quote.

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Quotations

1800

I gave him the keys of our travelling box and basket, that he might have the means of making a supper. . . .

1840

The travelling case is lined with a baize and divided into several compartments, the upper part containing places for knives, and forks, spoons, glasses, cups and saucers, a cruet stand &c. and the lower part is fitted with large Chrystal flaggons, for wine and other liquids, and also contains a tea pot, and cases for tea and sugar.

1929

. . . the old chief . . . noticed my travelling box, which lay open on the floor. . . .