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   duchesse
   A French term for a day bed with a curved back. A duchesse brisée is a version made in two or three parts - including a foot end with a low, curved back and sometimes a stool in the middle to extend the length.
   Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php
   
   
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   duchesse
   A French term for a day bed with a curved back. A duchesse brisée is a version made in two or three parts - including a foot end with a low, curved back and sometimes a stool in the middle to extend the length.
   Found op http://www.antique-marks.com/antique-terms-d.html
   
   

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