marquisette
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of marquisette
1905–10; < French, diminutive of marquise. See marquise, -ette
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Nora has the dearest little pale green marquisette, mother," cried Grace with enthusiasm, "and Jessica's gown is pink silk, while Anne has a white silk muslin with violets scattered all over it.
From Grace Harlowe's Senior Year at High School by Jessie Graham [pseud.] Flower
Billie had tied around the smooth rolls of her light brown hair a blue velvet band to match the embroidery on her marquisette dress.
From The Motor Maids Across the Continent by Katherine Stokes
Curtains—Glass curtains to match living room, in either marquisette, cheese cloth, or scrim, made plain.
From Better Homes in America Plan Book for Demonstration Week October 9 to 14, 1922 by Mrs W.B. Meloney
Miss Campbell in a beautiful blue marquisette stood just inside the window with a mysterious little smile on her face.
From The Motor Maids by Rose, Shamrock and Thistle by Katherine Stokes
Glass curtains—Cream, marquisette, cheese-cloth, or scrim, made plain.
From Better Homes in America Plan Book for Demonstration Week October 9 to 14, 1922 by Mrs W.B. Meloney
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