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Clothing in the Eighteenth Century – Felicity’s Dress by Colleen O.

April 27, 2018 by GirlAGain

Today, when you started your day, you might have thrown off your PJs and thrown on a pair of jeans and a T-shirt before running out the door, quick and easy.  But it wasn’t like that in the late eighteenth century when Felicity Merriman was a girl. Back then, girls wore a sort of white dress called a shift.  This shift was worn both day and night, instead of underpants! This shift was then covered during the day with a dress like the one that she wears as her first outfit called the Rose Garden Gown.

Girls like Felicity were required to put on a dress with both a long skirt and long sleeves.  Back then, it was considered vulgar for a young lady to show too much skin, or even wear pants!  She couldn’t move around that much, and she certainly couldn’t run or skip around in it very well.  This was just as well, for it was deemed improper for a girl to be running or skipping at her age. While these dresses were likely uncomfortable, they were at least pretty.

The beautiful Rose Garden Gown Felicity wears as her first outfit is a lovely shade of cream.  It is patterned with stripes of tan and light blue, with era accurate blurred red roses and olive green leaves.  The neckline and sleeves are trimmed with white ruffles. The waistline and skirt are knife-pleated into her bodice. The skirt is also equipped with historically accurate slits so that she has pockets to carry her things in.  This dress has been retired since 2005.

Luckily you can purchase the original Rose Garden Gown on sale on our e-Shop  here!   You can also find Felicity’s dress on sale at the Girl AGain Boutique in White Plains, NY.  914-358-1460 or girlagainboutique@gmail.com to learn more.

Other Fun Facts:

  • Because of the low cut on Felicity’s outfits, the body fabric of the first three American Girl Dolls (Molly, Kirsten and Samantha) were changed from white to skin-colored to match her.
  • Felicity was the first Historical Character to have two different Meet Outfits (before the launch of BeForever).  The first version, the Rose Garden Gown was from her debut in 1991 until 2005. She is the only character to be released in a total of three distinct Meet outfits!

Colleen

By Colleen O.

Yes She Can Trainee

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American Girl Store Girl AGain opened in February 2014 to rave reviews from American Girl doll fans, their moms and especially their grandmas. You’ll find authentic gently used AG dolls, clothing, furniture, accessories and books that have been cleaned and prepared for sale at good prices in an easy-access store.

We also host in-store events such as American Girl book author readings, tea parties, and craft activities. Our most popular event is Girl AGain Doll Hair Do’s & Don’ts Workshop. Check here often to see what is scheduled.

You’ll find a selection of dolls: the original dolls from the historical periods as well as My American Girl, Bitty Baby and Bitty Twins. We have new and used outfits for all AG dolls, as well as their furniture and accessories. Our merchandise changes daily.

You’ll also find a great selection of new and used American Girl books. You don’t have to be a doll lover to enjoy the advice books like The Care and Keeping of You, and A Smart Girl’s Guide to Money.

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Our customers learn about the abilities of people with autism. And hopefully, our youngest shoppers learn about acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities.

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