Here are some images from 1858/1859 Godey's Lady's Book that should help
answer the question:
- a chemise drawing that states "many persons dislike to have any
fullness under their corsets around the waist":
http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ehag/godey/images/s5906548.jpg
and one of drawers:
http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ehag/godey/images/s5911396.jpg
and one 'all-in-one' called the nonpareil:
http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ehag/godey/images/glb8-58p167.jpeg
- Hope
Sylvia Rognstad wrote:
Ages ago I made an 1850s dress, crinoline and corset. If I can still
fit into it, I am thinking of wearing it for a high school
presentation I am giving. I would like all the correct underpinnings,
so I need to make some drawers, I know. I can't remember if in this
period women wore camisoles under their corsets or corset covers over
them. I'm sure there are some experts out there.
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