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wash goods

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plural noun

  1. textiles that will not fade or become weakened by washing.


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How may grease and blood stain be removed from wash goods?

From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by William H. (William Henry) Dooley

A dainty valance, or sash curtains of muslin, dimity, or other summer wash goods, give an attractive and homey touch to the room.

From The Complete Home by Clara E. (Clara Elizabeth) Laughlin

If you haint got any better use for the propety I advise you to hold on to this bunch of tennants as they are O.K. wash goods, all wool, and a yard wide.

From Mother Carey's Chickens by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin

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