Early Victorian Children's Fashions - October 1855 Godey's Lady's Book

Early Victorian Children's Fashions - October 1855 Godey's Lady's Book

Juvenile Fashion Plate

Fig 1 - Dress for a young lady of fourteen. The skirt a plaid poplin, worn with a closely-fitting basque; undersleeves, with loops of black velvet ribbon. Drawn rose-colored satin hat, the braid crossing the forehead inside the brim.

Fig 2 - Pale green silk evening-dress of a young lady of the same age; hair plaited away from the cheek, and carried under the ear.

Fig 3 - Lad of twelve or fifteen. Dark coat and trousers. The cuffs of the habit skirt and coat turn back; blue necktie.

Fig 4 - Pale gray cashmere walking-dress for a little girl of twelve. Skirt in three flounces; sleeves in one puff, and deep frill. Bretelles and sleeve-trimming of moire antique ribbon the same shade. Plain blue taffeta hat, with full blonde cap.

Figs 5, 6, 7, 8 - Graceful costumes for younger children.