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Vocabulary of Basic Terms for Cataloguing Costume
ICOM International Committee for the Museums and Collections of Costume

Women's Garments

Underwear

4.1 Worn next to the body above and below waist
Chemise
Chemise Vest
4.2 Above and below waist with shaping for legs
Combinations
Combinations Camiknickers
4.3 Above waist
Underbodice
Underbodice Camisole
Underbodice Spencer
4.4 Below waist with shaping for legs
Drawers
Drawers Knickers Directoire
Drawers Knickers French
Drawers Knickers Briefs
4.5 Above and below waist immediately beneath main garment
Underdress
Underdress Petticoat
Underdress Slip
4.6 Below waist immediately beneath main garment
Underskirt
Underskirt Petticoat Slip
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