Swiss muslin

American  

noun

1. a crisp, sheer muslin that is constructed in plain weave, bleached white or dyed, and often ornamented with raised dots or figures dotted swiss, used chiefly in the manufacture of curtains and women's summer clothes.

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swiss muslin British  

noun

1. a fine muslin dress fabric, usually having a raised or woven pattern of dolls or figures

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Etymology

Origin of Swiss muslin

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

She put on her simple Swiss muslin dress, without a wish for anything more costly, and entered the carriage her friends had sent to convey her to the house.

From Beulah by Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane)

"That's one of the prettiest pieces of Swiss muslin I ever saw," said she.

From The Twenty-Fourth of June by Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith)

Edna's slender, graceful figure was robed in white Swiss muslin, with a bertha of rich lace; and rose-colored ribbons formed the sash, and floated from her shoulders.

From St. Elmo by Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane)

The coverings now in vogue are: Nottingham lace, darned net, applique, antique lace, and Swiss muslin.

From The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources by Anonymous

Dotted or plain Swiss muslin was the favorite garb, though there were those who were steaming in white cashmere or alpaca, because in some cases such frocks were thought more useful afterwards.

From Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith