First recorded in 1880–85
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Over their bodices all three wore sheer spencers of embroidered Swiss muslin, with embroidered ruffles below the waist line.
From The Storm Centre by Murfree, Mary Noailles
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
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)
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)
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)
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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