First recorded in 1880–85
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Fine Swiss muslin and the fabric known as cheese cloth make good rags for wiping.
From A Treatise on Etching by Lalanne, Maxime
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
"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)
I sent it by the servant who brought this fawn—oh dear me! just see what a hole the pretty little wretch has nibbled in my new Swiss muslin dress!
From St. Elmo by Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane)
These caps, when made of Swiss muslin and trimmed with a frill border edged with Valenciennes lace, are most becoming.
From Household Organization by Caddy, Florence
Where a quantity of tea is to be used, as at receptions, it is well to put the tea into a swiss muslin bag, using enough to make a very strong infusion.
From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary
I hab pretty dress make outer white swiss muslin wha' I marry in en aw dem peoples wuz dress up dat evenin'.
From Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves South Carolina Narratives, Part 4 by Work Projects Administration
She wore a small sleeveless jacket, a broad blue sash, and around her neck was a tie made of swiss muslin and valenciennes lace.
From Sixty years with Plymouth Church by Griswold, Stephen Morrell
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