Photographs
of children abound, so their clothing was well documented. Fashions for
children ranged from elaborate high fashions worn by the leisure classes to
homey, practical working class garb for serious play.Photographs
of children abound, so their clothing was well documented. Fashions for
children ranged from elaborate high fashions worn by the leisure classes to
homey, practical working class garb for serious play.
Dressing your children in period correct attire is additionally challenging since they outgrow their clothes quickly. Fannie & Vera are here to help you get the younguns' outfitted without breaking your budget.
We primarily feature those clothing styles worn by the middle
and working classes. These styles are simpler to duplicate using modern
materials and resources. This is also a more correct impression of the
era. Life was tough, work was hard, and getting by was a struggle for
most families. Only the privileged few were able to indulge in the latest
fashions and elaborate garments. 
Infant & Toddler Wear Clothing, Accessories and Advice for Nursing Mothers
Girls Clothing Fashions, Garments, Wraps, Shoes, Hairstyles & Headwear
Boys Clothing Styles for boys, Garments, Shoes, Hats
Toys & Accessories Games, Sports, Competitions & Tons of Toys
For project instructions useful for creating children's clothing, refer to the project index at Clothing for Ladies or Clothing for Gentlemen.
An excellent resource site for information on the activities and lives of children during the Civil War: Children in the 1860's .
Image at top of page courtesy of The Daguerreian Society, picture of camp children courtesy of Library of Congress.