Pioneer fashion for women on the prairie consisted of long dresses or skirts and for the working
mother on the farm, always an apron or pinafore. Women and girls never wore pants. Schoolmarms were proper ladies
and their wardrobes reflected modesty and purity.
| Ladies Pinafore |
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Pinafores, or aprons with attached bib fronts, were worn by both girls and ladies. Because wardrobes
were modest and most did not have extensive clothes, aprons and pinafores were worn to keep the dresses clean. Our pinafore
is a one size fits all that ties in the back at the waist and at behind the neck. $25.00
| Schoolmarm |
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Our basic schoolmarm skirt and blouse reflects the modesty and strict requirements of teachers out
on the prairie. Our basic black skirt is gathered at the waist with a deep knee ruffle at the bottom. A wide, long sash
tops off the waist. We've included belt loops so that a wide leather belt can be substituted. In sizes small,
medium and large. $34.00
The schoolmarm blouse describes our high neck, back button blouse with
very full sleeves and cuffs. The blouse shown has been fancied up with lace overlay on the bodice and lace trim at the neck
and down the front.
In ladies sizes 8, 10, 12, and 14. From $25.00 to $40.00
| Emily |
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Ladies Dresses
"Emily" shown
above, is a long sleeved front button dress. A round contrasting collar sets off this old fashioned look. Available in
sizes 8, 10, 12, and 14. $78.00
As the ladies know, dresses may require special fitting and we
gladly make them to fit any body type.
For specific fabric choices and particularly for ladies
dresses, special orders may be necessary.
| Emily |
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| Felicity for Ladies |
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"Felicity for Ladies" is identical to our girls Felicity dress. Coming from the colonial
period its style remained out on the prairie as the "fancy" dress for very special occasions. Any color calico is
accented by eyelet trim on the bodice and at the sleeves. Zippers in the back.
In sizes
8, 10, 12 and 14. $78.00
| Sarah |
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"Sarah" is a very fitted double tiered skirt dress with eyelet trimmed sleeves that end just below
the elbow. Trimmed with eyelet at the neck, the bodice comes to the classic "V" front at the waistline.
The very full skirt and slim fit of this dress make it the perfect statement for any pioneer event. In sizes 8, 10,
12 and 14. $78.00
| Ladies Cape |
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Ladies capes are a versatile accessory for any pioneer event. Fully lined with a ribbon tie at the
neck, they are done in deep burgundy, dark blue and dark green. In sizes Small, Medium and Large. $30.00
Accessories
Bonnets...$11.00
Ladies
aprons (with a pocket) in white or cream...$15.00
Pinafores...$25.00
Pantaloons...Sizes
Small, Medium and Large...$20.00
Drawstring purses...$10.00
Shawls...Sizes
40 inches to 60 inches ... prices vary
