First recorded in 1880–85
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Promptly appeared in the house a yard of dotted Swiss muslin, and Saxon was deep in experimenting on patterns for herself, and in sorting her bits of laces for suitable trimmings.
From The Valley of the Moon by London, Jack
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)
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
A little cap of Swiss muslin is pretty, and finishes the uniform well, but is not a necessity.
From The Easiest Way in Housekeeping and Cooking Adapted to Domestic Use or Study in Classes by Campbell, Helen
Dotted or plain Swiss muslin was the favorite garb, though there were those who were steaming in white cashmere or alpaca, because in some cases such frocks were thought more useful afterwards.
From Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith
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
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
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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