chemisette

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Within the corsage is worn a chemisette, composed of rows of lace falling downward, and finished at the throat by a band of insertion and an edging standing up.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, July, 1850. by Various

In proof thereof she showed me a silver peso that the Virgin left tied up in one corner of her chemisette.

From The Mystery of The Barranca by Whitaker, Herman

A little laced bodice and white chemisette completed the dress.

From Patty's Social Season 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

On the neck is worn a chemisette of lace.

From The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 by Various