This high fashion 1880s style two piece
polonaise dress is designed and
created for the young lady reenactor who has
out grown that
"Little
House on the Prairie" cotton dress, and has
no intention of ever going back!!!
The polonaise and skirt are made of bronze
coloured silk dupioni trimmed in black lace
and black brocade. The two pieces are lined
in cotton. The polonaise is closed in front
with metal faux antique buttons and black
snaps. The belt features an antique
buckle. The overall length of this outfit is
48 inches (as shown). The polonaise length
is 44 inches. The bust is 35 inches, the
shoulder width is 15 inches, and the sleeve
length is 19 inches. The belt is 27 inches.
The skirt waist is 25 1/2 inches and length
is 32 inches. The fetching black straw hat,
trimmed in silk and embroidered net, is
included.