Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s 1851 purchase and subsequent renovation of Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands caused a fad for plaid to sweep the fashion world. Fine tartans in wool and silk became the most desired fashion fabrics for all ages and styles of dress.
This girl’s silk dress dates to 1855. The deep “V” cut of the bodice imitates the heavily corseted waists of women’s fashion at the time.
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I would wear this every single day of my life.
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can’t get over how cute children’s clothes are kthanks
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OH MY GOODNESS ME THE WEE BAIRNS WILL BE MICHTY DELIGHTED. The wee girl will be sae joyous!
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Can I have a reproduction of this dress in a grown-up person size, please?
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MAIRI LOOK FINE TARTAN FOR THE WEE BAIRNS
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