The bosom of the chemise became a chemisette or vestee and was fastened by light stitching to the front or neck of the dress. |
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A set of undersleeves and a chemisette with collar would have been worn under the bodice. |
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Similarly, the collar of the woman's chemisette is typical of the period 1848-52, as are the narrow undersleeves. |
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During the 19th Century the chemisette goes in and out of style which makes exact dating difficult. |
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If done in this order, only the chemisette and corset need to be washed regularly. |
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Sleeves are long and equipped with tabs buttons to turn it into a chemisette! |
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It is a fine hand embroidered muslin chemisette with a double ruffle. |
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The front opening of the chemisette also has red decorative stitching. |
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The toilette is very elegant for yachting or for morning calls in the country, and is here portrayed made of white duck, with the chemisette and cuffs of fancy percale. |
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If you do choose from the color chart the chemisette will be a custom order so choose your size carefully as there is no return or exchange on custom orders. |
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Of the items I was asked to buy, the one that gave me most trouble was a chemisette. |
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