Faldstool "currus", "chariot"), and like the Roman toga originated in Etruria, but much earlier stools supported on a cross-frame are known from the New Kingdom of Egypt. Just as a campstool of similar form came to be used by military commanders in the field, so it became the ceremonial chair that accompanied the bishop in his official visitations. The bishop will either use the faldstool as a seat, or kneel in front of it, resting his forearms on it in prayer like a prie-dieu, depending upon the rubrical requirements. Other prelates may be granted the use of a faldstool during services,
A Desk for Billie A Desk for Billie A Desk for Billie is an educational American film released by the National Education Association in 1956. It is based on the story of Billie Davis, who grew up in a migrant family, and how she found educational opportunities. Davis' story first came to public light when her story "I Was a Hobo Kid" appeared in the "Saturday Evening Post" in December 1952. It was directed by Irving Rusinow, whose other fims included "Skippy and the Three R's" and "Freedom to Learn". The film won a Golden Reel Award in the Education category at the Fourth