chemisette
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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
She wore pink slippers, a heavy sky-blue silk skirt with trousers to match, and a yellow velvet sacque open in front, displaying a lace chemisette and a handsome turquoise necklace.
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 101, May, 1876 by Various
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.
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.
A girl, in short bright-coloured nagua, and white chemisette without sleeves, came out into the patio, and climbed up the escalera that led to the roof.
From The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico by Evans, L.
