1800 Chemise / Shift with Drawstring – Willoughby & Rose

A shift is one thing you cannot be without when portraying an early 19th century feminine person. They were worn as the layer of clothing closest to the skin, there to protect outer garments from the body. These shifts feature a drawstring neckline and short sleeves that finish in a tidy hem. Time period - 1790s - 1820

A shift is one thing you cannot be without when portraying an early 19th century feminine person. They were worn as the layer of clothing closest to the skin, there to protect outer garments from the body.

These shifts feature a drawstring neckline and short sleeves that finish in a tidy hem.

Time period - 1790s - 1820s

Fabric: cotton lawn or lightweight linen

Thread: cotton and/or linen 

Sizing:

These items are not very fitted, but if you would prefer a shift cut to your measurements, please fill out the custom order form found at the top of the website.

A - up to 36 chest & 11 upper arm

B - up to 44” chest & 14 upper arm

C - up to 52” chest & 17 upper arm

D - up to 60 chest & 20 upper arm

 

Made to order. Ships within 4-6 weeks.

A shift is one thing you cannot be without when portraying an early 19th century feminine person. They were worn as the layer of clothing closest to the skin, there to protect outer garments from the body. These shifts feature a drawstring neckline and short sleeves that finish in a tidy hem. Time period - 1790s - 1820sFabric: cotton lawn or lightweight linenThread: cotton and/or linen  Sizing: These items are not very fitted, but if you would prefer a shift cut to your measurements, please fill out the custom order form found at the top of the website. A - up to 36 chest & 11 upper arm B - up to 44” chest & 14 upper arm C - up to 52” chest & 17 upper arm D - up to 60 chest & 20 upper arm   Made to order. Ships within 4-6 weeks.

1800 Chemise / Shift with Drawstring – Willoughby & Rose

A shift is one thing you cannot be without when portraying an early 19th century feminine person. They were worn as the layer of clothing closest to

1800 Chemise / Shift with Drawstring

1800 Chemise / Shift with Drawstring – Willoughby & Rose

A shift is one thing you cannot be without when portraying an early 19th century feminine person. They were worn as the layer of clothing closest to

1800 Chemise / Shift with Drawstring

A shift is one thing you cannot be without when portraying an early 19th century feminine person. They were worn as the layer of clothing closest to

1800 Chemise / Shift with Drawstring

1800 Chemise / Shift with Drawstring – Willoughby & Rose

A shift is one thing you cannot be without when portraying an early 19th century feminine person. They were worn as the layer of clothing closest to

1800 Chemise / Shift with Drawstring