Antique Biedermeier Child’s Dress c. 1845 – Early Victorian Girl’s Fashion #tageskleid None of these details detract

None of these details detract from the garment’s extraordinary elegance

while a central appliqué of glass beads and glass pins provides a striking focal point

The top closes at the front

crafted by the renowned Parisian firm Roquancourt Demarcq

This exceptionally rare provisional tunic or cloak

Antique Biedermeier Child’s Dress c. 1845 – Early Victorian Girl’s Fashion #tageskleid None of these details detractThis very rare girls dress from the Biedermeier period, dating to around 1845, is an exceptional survivor of early 19thcentury childrens fashion. Such garments are scarce today because they were typically worn heavily, altered repeatedly, or discarded once stained or outgrown. This example, with a cultural background in America, is therefore a remarkable find. The dress is made of printed cotton, a practical yet charming textile commonly used for