chemisette

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She wore a simple, light-colored summer dress and a loose jacket which was open and revealed the full chemisette.

From On the Heights A Novel by Auerbach, Berthold

A silk kerchief with a bright pattern of flowers is folded loosely round her neck; her chemisette and skirt are freshly washed and ironed, her hands well tended and her hair gracefully knotted.

From The Choice of Life by Leblanc, Georgette

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

She has a pearl necklace and earrings, with a high plaited chemisette up to the necklace; and four rows of pearls, with a yellow bow, round the sleeve.

From Notes and Queries, Number 56, November 23, 1850 by Various

On the neck is worn a chemisette of lace.

From The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 by Various