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The corpse was enclosed in lead, and that again in cedar, and a great oak shell, covered with crimson cloth and goldheaded nails, and with a gilt plate, recording the age, title, &c. &c., of the deceased, was screwed down firmly over all.
The Evil Guest 2003
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Majesty Queen Victoria: "Having passed the period of the goldheaded cane and horsehair wig, we dare hope to have also passed the days of pompous emptiness; and furthermore, _we can hope that nothing will be considered unworthy the attention of physicians which contributes to the saving of life_."
Valere Aude Dare to Be Healthy, Or, The Light of Physical Regeneration Louis Dechmann
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There he took off his fine clothing, laying his shiny purple hat and his goldheaded cane beside it.
The Lost Princess of Oz Baum, L. Frank 1917
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Then he removed his hat and laid it, together with his goldheaded cane, beside the coat.
The Lost Princess of Oz Baum, L. Frank 1917
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"He says so himself," replied Cayke, and the Frogman nodded and strutted up and down, twirling his goldheaded cane very gracefully.
The Lost Princess of Oz Baum, L. Frank 1917
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The old gentleman's hand trembled a little on the goldheaded stick.
Project Gutenberg Complete Works of Winston Churchill Winston Churchill 1909
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The old gentleman's hand trembled a little on the goldheaded stick.
The Inside of the Cup — Volume 06 Winston Churchill 1909
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The old gentleman's hand trembled a little on the goldheaded stick.
The Inside of the Cup — Complete Winston Churchill 1909
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He had long, snaky curls which looked very greasy and glossy, and he walked with a slight stoop, using a goldheaded cane; and he always carried a book under his arm.
A Virginia girl in the Civil War, 1861-1865, by ed. Myrta Lockett Avary 1903
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He was beginning to fuss vociferously about the loss of the stick -- a family stick, goldheaded, the family crest on it, priceless to the family -- when Mrs. Kirby-Levellier handed it to him inside the coach.
The Amazing Marriage — Complete George Meredith 1868
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