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WWD reported that the dress for the princess was made of “silk organdies with applications of ivory Chantilly lace” and had a four-meter train.

From New York Times • Jun. 10, 2013

In Gar-nnckel's show windows are strapless pink tulles by Dior, tobacco-colored satins by Path and organdies by Adrian.

From Time Magazine Archive

Eleanor had loaned Polly one of her prettiest organdies, and had arranged her really beautiful hair becomingly.

From Polly and Eleanor by Barbour, Harold S.

Pretty wool goods, exquisitely made, in winter; organdies, grenadines and mulls for summer; laces, a modest bit of jewelry or a simple flower, and one is sufficiently well-gowned.

From Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society by Cooke, Maud C.

She still held by that belief; and yet—she visioned Uncle Charlie, dear Uncle Charlie, so fond of buying Aunt Isabel extravagant organdies and slippers to match; so like grandpa and father—and King Mark!

From Missy by Gatlin, Dana