Figure 1.--Delineator suggested that this dress be made in grey serge and black velvet trim. Notice that this version has no lace trim, but velvet as wrist trim.
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Figure 1.--Delineator suggested that this dress be made in grey serge and black velvet trim. Notice that this version has no lace trim, but velvet as wrist trim. |
The fasion magazine Delineator published these illustrations with
explanatory text in 1890.
This stylish little dress is shown made of gray serge, black velvet
ribbon and buttons contributing the trimming. It is also shown developed
in plaid gingham and decorated with narrow hamburg edging. Dress goods
of all varieties will develop satisfactorily for the mode, but cheviot,
tweed, flannel, and gingham in checks or plaids are most favored. Braid
or stitching may form the finish, and velvet may be employed for the
collar, cuffs and belt sections. A pretty development of the mode unites
scotch plaid wool goods and black velvet with tiny black ball buttons
for decoration. The jacket fronts are of velvet, and so are the belt
sections and collar; and the wrists are finished with pointed cuff and
velvet that are decorated at the back with a cluster of buttons. Ages
two to six years.
The Delineator artcle provides the following insights on 1890
fashion trends. Note how the same basic dress style could be used
for highly varied outfits. By selecting the style and size of the collar and wrist trim, material,
color, as well as ribbon, velvet, and button trim, mothers could
style the basic dress to their linking. Embroidery and braiding could
also be added.
The styling of this skirted garment is clearly defined as a boys'
dress. I am not positive about just what makes this a plaid dress.
Perhaps the jacket rather than a obe-piece outfit is a factor. The
rather palain lightly accent style may be another factor. Also
I believe that the plaid material by the 1890s was increasingly
considered a boys' material.
Figure 2.--Delineator suggested that the plaid version have modest lace trim at the collar and wrist cuffs. Fauntleroy suits in 1890 often came with very elabrate lace collars and wrist trim. |
The dress is suggested for serge and ginham. Other suggested
materials are cheviot, tweed, flannel, and gingham in checks or
plaids are most favored.
The article also suggests mixing materials such as
scotch plaid wool goods and black velvet.
The suggested color is grey or plaid.
Black velvet ribbon and buttons are used in the trim of the grey
serge suit. Hamburg edging is used for the plaid ginham dress.
Braid or stitching are used to accent the dress.
Velvet may be employed for the
collar, cuffs and belt sections. Wrist cuffs can be pointed lace
trim and velvet that are decorated at the back with a cluster of buttons.
The plaid version is show with lace edging at the collar.
The dress is made to fit boys from 2 to 6 years. This would men
that it might be commonly worn by boys through the age of 7 years.
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