The Lorgnette
Now comes the lorgnette, which works beautifully made of rather stiff paper. Make the case of a strip of paper three inches wide and eight inches long. Fold the paper lengthwise through the middle and cut it, rounding at the top like [Fig. 53]. In one side cut a small round hole at the top, rather near the edge of the case, F ([Fig. 53]), and fold back the lower corners according to the dotted lines. Cut out the eyeglasses like [Fig. 54]. Curl the edges of the ball G together and slide the ball through the hole F in the case, as in [Fig. 55].
| Fig. 53—Make the lorgnette case of a strip of paper. | Fig. 54. | Fig. 55—The glasses swing loosely. |
The glasses swing quite loosely by this hinge, and will slide easily in and out of the case. When tucked away inside the case a little flirt of the hand, a turn of the wrist, will throw them out and they can be lifted to a piquant little nose in the most approved and fine-ladylike fashion.
The lorgnette in use is shown in the photograph, "Playing lady." "The little queen" displays jewelry, and "The queen and her captive" show the long chain.
The queen and her captive.