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Don't Be a Shiftless Woman: An Examination of Mid-19th Century Chemises with Carolann Schmitt

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Tuesday June 27 2023 7pm EST


Don’t be a Shiftless Woman: An Examination of Mid-19 th Century Chemises

Chemise - (noun), aka smock, shift, shimmy. Chemises were an indispensable undergarment in

the mid-nineteenth century, but are often the last item to be considered when acquiring a period

wardrobe. We’ll look at dozens of original chemises c.1840-1870 as we examine the transitions

in style, cut, construction techniques, fabrics, trimmings, fit. We’ll talk about how chemises were

worn and how they functioned in conjunction with other undergarments. Learn how you can use

the key features of a chemise to help date original examples. Don’t be a shiftless woman! Learn

why the you need several of these essential undergarments in your living history closet.

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