chemisette
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A cambric chemisette with small plaits, a raised collar of two frills very finely plaited, and edged with a very narrow valenciennes.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. by Various
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)
The dress of this new-comer—a flaming red “nagua,” broidered chemisette, and reboso—showed that she belonged to the poorer class of citizens.
From The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico by Evans, L.
On the neck is worn a chemisette of lace.
From The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 by Various
They wear the embroidered chemisette, with its snow-white frills, and the blueish reboso, gracefully arranged, so as to conceal neck, bosom, arms, and, in some cases of coquetry, even the face!
From The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico by Evans, L.
