chemisette

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Cambric chemisette, made quite up to the throat, and cambric under-sleeves.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, July, 1851 by Various

A jupe of fine embroidered muslin is worn below this, and a chemisette of the same completes the corsage.

From Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. XLII., May 1851 by Various

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

The muslin chemisette is composed of two rows, raised at the neck, of a front piece in small plaits, and two lapels, embroidered and festooned, which turn back on the waistcoat and vest.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. by

On the women we observe the graceful rebozo, the short nagua, and the embroidered chemisette.

From The Scalp Hunters by Stewart, F.A.