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Victorian children's clothing

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Children in the Victorian era were dressed in large bulky clothing that was intended to reflect the social status of their parents. Most wealthy and middle-class children had clothing designed by a dressmaker, whereas poor children often wore hand-me-downs.

Author: Firkins, June, Eckstein, Eve
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Hobbies
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0884-6294
Year: 1993
United Kingdom

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The well dressed child

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A personal narrative is presented of collecting childrens clothing from the Victorian period of 1820 to 1940. Baby boys and girls were dressed alike for most of this period, and the royal family influenced many fashions, such as sailor suits and tartan.

Author: MacPhail, Anna
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2001
19th century AD, Collectibles

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Antique dessert plates

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Antique Victorian dessert plates are being used again. These elaborately designed dessert plates contain landscapes and botanical designs typical during that time.

Author: Astley, Amy Taran
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: House & Garden
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9528
Year: 1992
Plates (Tableware)

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Subjects list: Collections and collecting, Vintage clothing, Antiques, Victorian, Victorian antiques
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