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Humpday Triviola
Thomas Skaggs, Foothills of Mount Level
These pieces of furniture have a catch-all name, as there are a variety of styles. The general concept remains the same, despite their style. Their name is derived from a common activity that 19th century gentlemen in England would do to get away from the "women folk". What are they and what are they commonly called?
T.
Re: Humpday Triviola
David Weaver
Become Chippendale dancers?
Re: Humpday Triviola
Thomas Skaggs, Foothills of Mount Level
Good humorous reply!! But not the answer.
T.
Re: Humpday Triviola
John Veerkamp
I'm guessing that the passtime involves what is now known to be a significant health risk. I'll just sit by and wait for the answer.
;-)
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Alex Y
While wearing a jacket also named for the activity in question?
Da Answer
Thomas Skaggs, Foothills of Mount Level
Johnnie V. comes thru with the answer. The thing to do to escape "the Mrs." was to go have a nice cigar. Where? A club for gentlemen only. The clubs were furnished with deep, comfy upholstered chairs where the gents would sit and smoke. There became the origin of today's answer...."club chairs".
T.