1790-1810 ca. Jane Austen Style White Linen Shift Or Chemise, American. #RegencyEra #JaneAusten #underclothing
1790-1810 ca. White Linen Shift Or Chemise or Nightgown as would have been worn by Jane austen and her family and friends. American. via Metropolitan Museum New York City, U.S.A. metmuseum.org suzilove.com Credit: Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Alvah E. Reed, 1965Accession Number:2009.300.392
Definition Chemise: Sleeveless, mid-calf length garment of white cotton or muslin was worn next to the skin under stays or corset. Also called a shift and also worn as a nightdress or nightgown.

