A little girl’s lace party dress, circa 1885.
A little girl’s lace party dress, circa 1885.
An adorable lace party dress made for a six-year-old girl in 1879.
A gorgeous girl’s silk party dress made in England circa 1855. The bold Greek key trim was likely inspired by the Archaeological Revival movement that swept Europe in the mid-19th century, incorporating Greek, Roman and Etruscan details into popular fashion, most especially jewelry.
This fancy little girl’s party dress was purchased at the prestigious Parisian department store Le Bon Marché circa 1895.
A 1936 McCall pattern for flowing summer party dresses.
A frilly summer party dress by Peggy Hoyt, 1929.