This three sweet little Ellie dresses were made for a museum client from cotton calico found in our curated reproduction print fabric catalog. Pictured over child size versions of our corded petticoats.
Our Ellie dress is a versatile and period appropriate dress for young ladies ages 4-12 and was a popular style from about 1840 through the late 1860s.
The Ellie dress closes in the back with either buttons or hook and eye closures. I semi fitted bodice on a fitted waistband makes this gown a good choice for growing girls. Tucks in the skirt add 2-3 inches of additional skirt length for height changes.
Made in period style, mothers over a century ago knew how quickly children grow and thus made clothing that could be adapted with little effort to the changing needs of their little ones!
For more information about our historical children’s fashions or to enquire about how to order a custom made gown, please visit our catalog or contact us at info@maggiemayfashions.com
