Godey's Lady's Book

GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK
Philadelphia, April 1850

CHEMISETTES.

THE various titles of "chemisette," "spencer," and "underhandkerchief," are applied to this very pretty article of feminine attire, which was never more worn than at the present day. The cadet waist, open in the centre and buttoning at the throat, makes it indispensable that some under dress should be worn, and riding habits are made in the same style. For the last costume used for the street, finely plaited linen, with small collar and cuff of the same, is most suitable; and, for evening or home dresses generally, we have selected some lighter and more graceful styles.

No. 1 is embroidered muslin, and is intended for a dress not confined at the throat. it is a beautiful pattern, and very much in vogue.

No. 2 can be worn in the same way, or with a cadet waist. it is of finely plaited Cambric, with a ruffle of embroidered muslin. The same goes around the neck. Insertion is placed between the plaits.

No. 3 is, perhaps, the most tasteful of all. Puffs of fine Swiss muslin, between embroidered insertion, rounding slightly on the bust, and finished by a small collar coming close to the throat.

No. 4 differs from the second only in having no insertion between the plaits, and uniting a small collar with the ruffle, which is put on very nearly plain. Either pattern is graceful, and may be worn with a silk, Cashmere, or Merino dress.

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