cambric

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Led us to talk about other commodities, Cambric, and silk, and—I ne'er shall forget, For the sun was then hastening in pomp to its set.

From The Complete Poems of Sir Thomas Moore Collected by Himself with Explanatory Notes by Rossetti, William Michael

Cambric is used for shirtwaists, dress goods, etc.

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 Dooley, William H. (William Henry)

Cambric or bleached muslin should be used for the covering, which is tacked to the front edge, stretched tightly over the bent ribs and fastened securely with tacks to the rear ends of the ribs.

From The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do by Popular Mechanics Co.

Cambric slip, fine enough, but not so terrible fine.

From The Green Satin Gown by Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe

Cambric, the fine white material often used for handkerchiefs, takes its name from Cambrai in France, the place where it was first made.

From Stories That Words Tell Us by O'Neill, Elizabeth (Elizabeth Speakman)