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Girl's Polonaise Gown
sizes 8, 10, 12, & 14
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Price ~
$75.00
Includes chemise, gown, petticoat, apron, cap & pocket
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Polonaises I developed this particular pattern from Simplicity Pattern #9742
(now Simplicity Pattern #3725) for my
merchandise line. They come in sizes 8, 10, 12 & 14. All
sizes include a chemise - with adjustable neck and sleeve openings,
a petticoat - in coordinating material, a pinner apron in white
cotton, an adjustable cap - also in white cotton, and a matching
pocket. A stomacher and decorated straw hat were included with
the dress pictured, but these are not standard items and cost extra
if requested. The pictures show
how the pocket is worn over the chemise, with the slit positioned on
one hip to allow for access to the pocket once the petticoat is put
on. There are corresponding slits on each side of the
petticoat which allow for the pocket to be worn on either the right
or left side, whichever is preferred. Since women/girls did
not carry purses at this time in history, the pocket allowed a lady
to stash small items away on her person (money, etc). Today
they serve as a great way to hide modern items, like chapstick and
cell phones away from the public eye. The petticoat is then
tied first in the front, and then in the back using the ribbon.
The gown is then laced over the chemise, petticoat, and stomacher
(if present) and the ties are gathered up through the loops under
the gown's skirt. There is not an exact method to tying up the
loops, but grosgrain ribbon is the best to use as it does not slip
like regular satin ribbon. The apron is then tied around the
waist and pinned directly to the front of the gown using straight
pins and served as a way to protect the gown from dirt when working.
The cap is plain white cotton and is adjustable along the bottom
back and was worn in order to keep the hair clean. The last
photos shows my niece in her new outfit and you can clearly see the
white cotton cap.
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