The Legal Status of Slavery, from the Revolution to the Civil War: Under the Kansas-Nebraska Act, how far north could slavery have extended had it been implemented in Nebraska territory? Up to the northern border of the United States, the 49th parallel.
Bed with pillow (right) and bolster (left) A bolster pillow. A bolster is a long narrow pillow or cushion filled with cotton, down or fibre. Bolsters are usually firm for back or arm support or for decorative application. They are not a standard size or shape and commonly have a zipper or hook-and-loop enclosure. A foam insert is sometimes used for additional support.
Bolster. 1  The bolster is only found on forged knives. It is a thick band of steel between the heel and the handle that helps balance the knife and prevents the user's hand from slipping across the blade. 2  The butt is the end of the knife handle. 3  The edge is the sharpened part of the knife blade that extends from the heel to the tip.