Sunday, December 25, 2011

Civil War Era Children's Clothing - February 1862 Peterson's Magazine


Civil War Era Children's Clothing - February 1862 Peterson's Magazine

Dress for a Little Boy - The pants, vest, and jacket are of fawn-colored cloth braided in black. Gay striped stockings. Black cloth cap.

Cloak for a Little Girl - This cloak is a loose sacque made with a French coat sleeve, with a deep quilted cuff. A crochet ornament is on the shoulder. Black velvet hat with a long plume.

A Little Boy's Dress - of an dark blue cashmere, trimmed with black velvet.






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