1818 21 Sept. 1/3 Fine Sheetings and Pillow Linen.
1920 H. R. Carter App. 305 A light-weight cloth..can be bleached to sell as a shirting linen, or a light pillow linen.
1932 3 Oct. 21/4 (advt.) Apron & Pillow Linen..suitable for Pillow Cases or Nurses' Aprons.