The chemise is an 18th century under garment worn by women. This was the first layer of clothing that a women would put on before putting on their stays, jackets, or gowns. The chemise also served as sleeping wear at night, hence the phrase "Night Gown". The purpose of the chemise was to protect their outer clothing from body oils, perspiration from soiling and staining their garments. We make our chemise out of 100% cotton, with a ruffle at the neck and end of the sleeve. The chemise comes in these sizes Small (6 - 8) Med. (10 - 12) Large ( 14 - 16) Larger sizes are available. Keep this in mind, it sure is nice to have a fresh clean chemise to put on after a long hot day in camp or at home.
