chemisette
Example Sentences
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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 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 little laced bodice and white chemisette completed the dress.
From Patty's Social Season by Wells, Carolyn
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
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.
