Lexicographical Neighbors of Smockings
Literary usage of Smockings
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Social Customs by Florence Howe Hall (1911)
"in making complicated plaits and smockings and expend it in learning to make her
dresses fit well. The result will be much more stylish and more ..."
2. Dressmaking by Jane Fales (1917)
"... and smockings. The Gibson plait is an exception to this. For part of its
length, at least, it must be on the bias, but if made in firm material and ..."
3. Sporting Notions of Present Days and Past by Martin Cobbett, Alice Cobbett (1908)
"... and smockings, and a pair of nimble little legs in leather gaiters warranted
by wear to stand any weather. At the time I offered to back the old ..."
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