chemisette

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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

The full-grown bird is dressed in an exquisite perfection of barred bodice, spotted chemisette, and waved feathers edged with gray on the back.

From Love's Meinie Three Lectures on Greek and English Birds by Ruskin, John

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

The Dresden flowered overdress was of silk, looped above a quilted satin petticoat, and a black velvet bodice laced up over a fine white muslin chemisette.

From Two Little Women by Wells, Carolyn

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