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Little American Girl circa 1870s
This is a cute little girl from the US. Her dress was common in the 1870s. The middle class of American was starting to exists. She is a northerner lass. The outfit shows influence from France. France was still relevant as far as fashion is concerned. Women would see French magazines, before mimicking the dresses for their boutiques. During the impressionism movement, a new idea was blossoming. The idea of just chilling or having downtime was popularized. In response to this, children were finally allowed to be children. This is reflected in their attires. No longer were children treated like...