Chemise
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A chemise or shift is a classic smock type of women's undergarment or dress. Historically, a chemise was a simple garment worn next to the skin to protect clothing from sweat and body oils, the precur
Chemise, linen, c.1790–1810. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute: 2009.300.392.
Marie Antoinette wearing a dress that came to be known as chemise à la reine
A drawing of a chemise, laid flat (2014)
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Teddy (garment)
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A teddy, also called a camiknicker, is a garment which covers the torso and crotch in the one garment. It is a similar style of garment to a one-piece swimsuit or bodysuit, but is typically looser and
Chemise
…styles, some being highly decorative with trimmings and embroidery. Through the century, different types of undergarments began to be worn, including combinations. In Western countries, the chemise as an undergarment fell out of fashion in the early 20th century, and was generally replaced by a brassiere, girdle…
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Ladies' underwear advertisement, 1913
Teddy, French, silk, c.1920s. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, 1986.516.7.