Chemise

Chemise

The CHEMISE was basic to a colonial, civil war, and fur trade era woman’s wardrobe. It served as both an undergarment and a nightgown but was also called a shift or a smock and was worn as a dress for everyday use. It was belted or worn with an apron to gather the waist when worn as a dress.

Our CHEMISE has a ribbon gathered scooped neckline and sleeves that gather at or below the elbow. The construction techniques are authentic complete with gussets under the arms. All our chemises feature delicate lace trim at the neck and sleeves unless you request plain.

CHEMISE with ruffle


	This left views show the CHEMISE* without ruffle worn as a night gown. It could also be worn with a skirt over it. (Then it would be the blouse and slip).* This view shows the top of the solid chemise when worn as a blouse slip under a bodice and skirt.

Chemise's can be ordered in the following styles...

SOLID NATURAL COTTON CHEMISE in 100% unbleached cotton without ruffle at hem. This can be worn as a night gown or a blouse slip combination under a bodice and skirt.

ORDER CHEMISE WITHOUT RUFFLE HERE Add to Cart

SOLID NATURAL COTTON CHEMISE in 100% cotton WITH RUFFLE at hem . This style can also be worn as a night gown as a blouse slip combination under a bodice and skirt with the ruffle adding fullness to the skirt worn over it.

PRINT FABRIC CHEMISE WITH RUFFLE at hem. This design was worn as an everyday dress which could be belted or worn with an apron to gather the waist. To choose prints See 1840' s Fabric Choices Here

ORDER A CHEMISE WITH RUFFLE HERE Add to Cart

Sizes	Solid Unbleached Cotton No Ruffle	Solid Unbleached Cotton WITH Ruffle	Print Fabric WITH Ruffle
Small 6-8	$60	$70	$75
Med. 10 - 12	$60	$70	$75
Lg 14 - 16	$70	$80	$85
X-Lg 18 -20	$70	$80	$85

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