Made of lace and ribbons over a framework, a commode was worn on top of this in the late 1600s
..... Card Table: A folding table that originated in England during the late 1600's to
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... of a high framework decorated with lace, ribbons, etc., wornperched on top of 
the ... as to increase its use value to all members of the household over the long 
run.