chemisette

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The chemisette is of lace, to match that upon the skirt, and is fastened at the throat by a simple knot of pink ribbon.

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

It was a brown and silver silk brocade with thread lace chemisette and under sleeves.

From Chicken Little Jane on the Big John by Ritchie, Lily Munsell

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

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.

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.