Any chance that this is a mirror? My grandmother referred to any mirror
as a "glass".

Maureen Basedow

Cathy Spude wrote:

>HISTARCHers:
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>I recently found the probate inventory of a madam that died in 1912. In one
>of the bedrooms of one of her two brothels was something called a "roman
>glass." I have reason to believe the bedroom was NOT being used by a
>prostitute, but rather by a cook or other servant.
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>However, I haven't been able to determine what a "roman glass" was. I
>really don't think she would have left an ancient souvenier in the cook's
>bedroom. Besides, the value was only $1.00, and nothing else she owned was
>very valuable.
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>Anyone have any clues?
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>Thanks for any help.
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>Cathy Spude
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