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Sprüchen eine ausserordentliche Liebe er schmückte seine
[91] In the recently discovered manuscript of Wilhelm Meisters Theatralische Sendung occurs this passage, evidently self-descriptive: "Als Knabe hatte er zu grossen prächtigen Worten und Sprüchen eine ausserordentliche Liebe, er schmückte seine Seele damit aus wie mit einem köstlichen Kleide, und freute sich darüber, als wenn sie
— from The Youth of Goethe by Peter Hume Brown

silver edging and lace embroidered scarlet stockings
There was a black beaver hat with scarlet and silver edging, and lace embroidered scarlet stockings, a rich belt and lace garters, and point lace ruffles for the neck, sleeves, and knees.
— from Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820) by Alice Morse Earle


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