First recorded in 1850–55; after Henrietta Maria (1609–69), queen consort of Charles I of England
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Besides, you have that new blue voile; you're a dream in it; and Sarah has her wine-colored henrietta.
From Blue Bonnet in Boston or, Boarding-School Days at Miss North's by Goss, John
It seems as if Grove Street was full of trouble, for while Grace was crying over her pig, Elsie Winters next door was crying over her blue henrietta dress that didn't dye right.
From Green Valley by Reynolds, Katharine
Materials must be as handsome as can be afforded; soft wool materials may be chosen, cashmere, henrietta, voile, make up suitably.
From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson
Tomorrow morning," she said sternly, "You take off that white cap and that fol-de-rol apron and that black henrietta cloth, and put on a calico wrapper.
From When a Man Marries by Rinehart, Mary Roberts
Wool and Silk—rich poplin, pongee, henrietta, bombazine. d.
From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)
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