Yes, a long chemise, as opposed to a short camisole. I've not seen the
short camisoles used until later in the century. For the 1850s, the most
common undergarment seems to be a white cotton or white linen chemise, cut
moderately full through the body, with a short sleeve, and hemmed between
the mid-knee and mid-calf (personal choice on that--if you tuck a chemise
into your drawers, it's easier to use the slightly shorter length; if you do
not use drawers, an upper to mid-calf length is better.)
Regards
Elizabeth Clark
http://www.elizabethstewartclark.com
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