We recently completed these two mid 19th century girls’ dresses for Historic Exchange Place’s upcoming Garden Fair. These dresses are cut in the fashionable 1840s-1850s style and have a few inches adjustability. Children grow like weeds! Hopefully, these two little historical interpreters will get several garden fair seasons out of these lovelies!
This is our Ellie dress with a modified higher neckline and flounced sleeves. This silhouette was very popular for girls and young ladies during the 1850s. Shown with a contrasting pink calico pinafore that closes with a button at the neckline and ties at the waist.
This Ellie dress is shown over a corded petticoat (custom made) and gives considerable volume to the mid 19th century full skirt!
We designed this “mini” corded petticoat for a young girl based on our women’s version! It is only 22″ long!
A sweet little pink cotton calico sun bonnet matches the apron.
This is our standard Ellie dress based on museum originals dating the mid 19th century. This gown features a yoked bodice with extra full skirts attached together at the waistband. The gown closes at the center back with buttons.
Quick fact: This style gown was worn by both girls and boys until about the age of 6.
Our Ellie dress with contrasting calico cotton pinafore. Suitable for girls ages 5-12. Shown over a custom corded petticoat.
Another matching calico sun bonnet makes a lovely Spring ensemble!
For more information about our 1850s era children’s fashions, custom sun bonnets and corded petticoats, or any of our historical children’s clothing, feel free to contact us at info@maggiemayfashions.com
