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Girls Victorian Poor Girl Costume with Bonnet - Historical Dress

SKU:: cs38637

$29.99

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This Girls Victorian Poor Girl Costume recreates the working-class wardrobe of 19th-century England with authentic period details and a floor-length silhouette ideal for historical re-enactment and literary character dress-up.

The chocolate-brown dress features a white apron-style front panel with decorative zigzag hem border, gathered sleeve cuffs trimmed with white ribbon ties, and a high empire waistline characteristic of early Victorian workhouse and servant uniforms.

Key Features

Floor-length straight-cut skirt with distressed white apron hem detailing
Detachable white collar piece ties at back for adjustable fit
Pull-on dress construction with back fastening for easy costume changes

Perfect For

Book Week & Historical Fiction: Whether recreating characters from Dickensian novels like Oliver Twist, portraying workhouse children from Victorian literature, or bringing pioneer girls from frontier stories to life at school dress-up days.

School History Presentations & Colonial Re-enactments: Ideal for Victorian-era projects, colonial Australia education days, living history demonstrations, and interactive museum events exploring 19th-century working-class life.

Christmas & Nativity Performances: Perfect for carol concerts depicting Victorian street scenes, nativity background characters, or Christmas pageants set in historical workhouse or orphanage settings.

How to Wear It

Pair with plain black Mary Jane shoes and white or grey knee-high socks for authentic period footwear. Add optional face makeup (dirt smudges on cheeks, rosy nose) to complete the urchin look for stage performances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size does this Victorian costume fit?

Available in child sizes — refer to the size chart image on this page for chest, waist and height measurements. The floor-length skirt is designed to reach ankle-length on girls within the stated height range.

Are shoes and tights included with the costume?

No — the costume includes only the brown dress with attached apron detailing, white collar piece. Footwear, stockings and any makeup are styling suggestions only.

Is this suitable for Book Week historical character assignments?

Yes — the Victorian working-class aesthetic matches characters from Dickensian novels, orphanage stories, pioneer literature and colonial historical fiction commonly featured in Book Week themes and school curriculum.

How does the bonnet stay on during performances?

How should I care for the costume fabric?

Hand wash the dress and bonnet in cold water, lay flat to dry. The white collar piece can be spot-cleaned between wears.

Care:Hand wash cold, dry flat. Do not tumble dry.

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We dispatch quickly from our Melbourne warehouse and offer reliable delivery across Australia. Easy returns and fast support are available if you need help.

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✔ Easy 14-day returns & exchanges on eligible items

When will my order arrive?

Most orders arrive within 2–6 business days depending on your location.

Can I return this item?

Yes, we offer easy 14-day returns on eligible items.

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