chemisette

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The muslin chemisette is composed of two rows, raised at the neck, of a front piece in small plaits, and two lapels, embroidered and festooned, which turn back on the waistcoat and vest.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. by

It may be open in the front, over a neatly fitting chemisette, or buttoned close to the throat, with a neat linen collar and cuffs.

From The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness A Complete Hand Book for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society by Hartley, Florence

The chemisette is composed of alternate rows of narrow plaits and insertion, and is edged with muslin embroidery to correspond.

From Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, January, 1851 by Various

Below, and two or three inches from the edge of the chemisette, is attached a variously coloured petticoat of very bright hues.

From Adventures in the Philippine Islands by La Gironière, Paul P. de

On the women we observe the graceful rebozo, the short nagua, and the embroidered chemisette.

From The Scalp Hunters by Stewart, F.A.