Prairie Girl

In the last half of the 19th century, millions of Americans settled on the great prairie that stretched from Indiana to the Dakotas, and from Canada to Texas. The frontier did much to shape American life. Conditions along the entire Atlantic seaboard stimulated migration to the newer regions. From New England, where the soil was incapable of producing high yields of grain, came a steady stream of men and women who left their coastal farms and villages to take advantage of the rich interior land of the continent and build a new life with their families.

The life of the prairie girl was a hard one. Everyone had to do their share of the labor in order to survive the harsh conditions of life on the Prairie. Clothing needed to be durable, comfortable and suitable for all occasions as it was rare to have more than one or two sets of clothing. Our Prairie girl costume will enable you to embody the spirit of a true pioneer.

Includes: Long Dress, Apron and Bonnet