Rural 1830s era dress

This young lady’s 1830s era rural dress with removable sleeves is made from a reproduction cotton print authentic to the period. This fashionable Romantic Era dress is designed for a young lady between the ages of 12 and 18. The dress is shown over two petticoats and includes tucks at the hemline to accommodate a growing teen.

The lower portion of these sleeves are removable making this gown fashionable for both warm and cool weather.

The gown bodice is fully lined in cotton and buttons at the back. It is shown here with a simple but authentic pinner apron. This gown will be worn by the Junior Apprentices at Historic Exchange Place in Kingsport, Tennessee.

For more information about this 1830s era dress or any of our custom made historical clothing, please visit our website at www.maggiemayfashions.com

About Susan

Hi! My name is Susan and I am a historian, seamstress, teacher, mother, and wife. My passion for history has manifested itself in the art of recreating clothing from different periods of time. Growing up in the American South, I am heavily schooled in the art of recreating clothing from the 19th century. After nearly a decade of immersing myself primarily in the Victorian period, I found the need to branch out and explore other periods of time. However, it is my connection with the American South and the clothing of rural America that continues to be the driving force behind my designs.