The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1875-01-02

want Of . proper regard for the pro-
prietors in publishing what the
Lady's Journal says about the
Chem-oh, Lordy ? we cant say it.
Spare our bushes.
" chemlin and "Chemiloou."
MRS. swIssHELM's NEW ARTICLE
FOR FEMALE UNDERWEAR.
[From tho Woman's Journal, Dec. 81
So many have written to me
about the "Chemlin," and so much
interest is exhibited on the subject
Iof dress reform, that / beg space in
these columns for description of
my inventions. am assured that
several of them are patentable, and
to prevent any one from making
private property of what l prefer
should he a public benefit. l shall
try to instruct my readers in the
art and mystery of making each
and all of these improved gar
mcnts.
First there is the ''chemlin," a
combination of closed drawers and
long sleeved chemise. The front
has a full bosom, and opening
enough to pass the head through.
There is a broad hem in the center
and facing around each sleeve
running down to the drawers, as a
foundation for buttons and button
holes. The back is like that of a
short sack nightgown, with Y
shaped facing, from tho center Of
each shoulder and meeting in the
back, with ono which runs down
for button or button-hole to sup-
port outside or inside drawers.
The drawers are open at the right
side and across the back, which
gives the opening through which
one gets in, first the upper. then
the lower, part of the body, and
with one button on the right side
on the drawers and one at the
throat, are completely covered,
without fear OF gaps or exposure.
The shoulders fit exactly, and are
short, leaving the joint to work in
the sleeves. Made OF flannel or
muslin they support knit drawers
perfectly, by putting buttons on
the drawers and button holes in the
cliamlln, while the facings give
points for support for outside draw
ers, skirts and stockings.
| think it better to have knit un-
derwear in two parts; for there is
10 much drag in a knit garment
reaching from shoulders to ankles,
that it greatly increases the wear
and is less comfortable, hut with
knit drawers bnttoned to the chem
lin and the usual wrapper coming
down to meet them, these troubles
are obviated without the doubling
folds; but fasten nothing to the
cheu,lin. For support / use the
''carry ALL" which is substitute
for corsets, fits the figure, is but.
toned up in trout, supports the
bust, and affords support for
stockings, outside drawers and
skirts.
Then there is the "skirt-su pport-
err for outside skirts, which are
separate from the back or waist.
This is composed Of broad straps,
crossed behind, passing over the
shoulder, and meeting in front with
a double set OF narrow straps, two
of which cross in front, while the
other two pass down at each side.
These straps are of firm cloth,
double, are easily adjusted, should
be seWed fast to the band Of the
dress; they give a perfect sense of
security and Of regular, even sup
port.
Then there is the "underdress,"
which fits the figure like a glove,
supports the bust, and has pulled
front that may be made to take the
place of pads. 1t terminates in
skirt, can easily support drawers,
stockings, and outside skirt with
ont dragging the bust puffs; and
for summer is a nice substitute for
both chemise and corsets.
Last, there is the "gaiter draw
ers;' the lower part, Of waterproof.
fitting the ankle, covering the in
step and buttoned up on the out
side. The upper part closed, draw
ers Of any materia warm enough to