During the 19th Century the chemisette goes in and out of style which makes exact dating difficult. |
If done in this order, only the chemisette and corset need to be washed regularly. |
She wore a robe of emerald Genoa velvet, with an open bodice, laced over a chemisette of fine-wrought Mechlin lace. |
The bosom of the chemise became a chemisette or vestee and was fastened by light stitching to the front or neck of the dress. |
A set of undersleeves and a chemisette with collar would have been worn under the bodice. |
Cambric chemisette, made quite up to the throat, and cambric under-sleeves. |