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

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

It is open at the upper part, showing a chemisette of lace.

From The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 by Various

Opposite to him sat a secretary whose fluffy hair, neat white chemisette, and tender years gave her an appearance of helpless fragility in front of the powerful and ruthless celebrity.

From The Regent by Bennett, Arnold

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)