chemisette

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She wore pink slippers, a heavy sky-blue silk skirt with trousers to match, and a yellow velvet sacque open in front, displaying a lace chemisette and a handsome turquoise necklace.

From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 101, May, 1876 by Various

To this chemisette are added immensely wide short sleeves.

From The Philippine Islands by Foreman, John

A chemisette of the finest cambric appeared within the bodice, and covered the bosom.

From The Hour and the Man, An Historical Romance by Martineau, Harriet

In the opening of the body and that formed by turning up the sleeves, a chemisette plaited very small, and edged with lace, is visible.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None by Harper, Various (magazine)

A little laced bodice and white chemisette completed the dress.

From Patty's Social Season by Wells, Carolyn