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  • On the platform, is placed the bedding belonging to the deceased, the undercloth, counterpane, etc., and at the head are laid the pillows, bolster-shaped and stuffed with cotton-tree fluff, or shredded palm-leaves, and covered with some gaily-coloured cotton cloth.

    Travels in West Africa 2003

  • On the platform, is placed the bedding belonging to the deceased, the undercloth, counterpane, etc., and at the head are laid the pillows, bolster-shaped and stuffed with cotton-tree fluff, or shredded palm-leaves, and covered with some gaily-coloured cotton cloth.

    Travels in West Africa Mary H. Kingsley 1881

  • Mod-ify the Battenburg lace by laying it over a really bright orange or lime green undercloth so it’s crisp and graphic.

    The Swell Dressed Party Cynthia Rowley 2005

  • Mod-ify the Battenburg lace by laying it over a really bright orange or lime green undercloth so it’s crisp and graphic.

    The Swell Dressed Party Cynthia Rowley 2005

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