Blue Colonial Summer Gown

This blue colonial gown by Terristouch is in the style of American Girl's white plantation gown, which was a popular style for little girls. The dress includes growth tucks.

Regency Pearl Beauty

This regency gown by Vintiquedesigns has many pearl details.

Burgundy Revolutionary Brocade Gown

Brocade are richly decorative shuttle-woven fabrics, often made in colored silks and can come with or without gold and silver threads.

This burgundy brocade gown was made by Doll Clothes of Yore.

Tête-à-Tête or Courting Chairs

In the 18th and 19th centuries, young courting couples would sit in chairs that allowed them to face each other, but keep a high level of propriety. These chairs were called tête-à-tête chairs, courting chairs, or kissing parlors.







Fancy Version:
http://www.rubylane.com/shop/piatik/item/PS11-05-04-03


I came across this one on Ebay and snatched it up immediately. It's quite rare!

Ice Cream Sandwich

Ice creams sandwiches have been around since the turn of the century, but the version we see the most at the supermarket was was invented in 1945 by Jerry Newberg. He sold them during baseball games at Forbes Field, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

These were made by Pippaloo.

Scones by MinnieKitchen

Scones were made of unleavened oats and baked on a griddle. Bakers often cut them into triangles for serving.

These American Girl-sized scones were made by MinnieKitchen of Etsy.

Green Robe a l'Anglaise by Doll Clothes of Yore

The Elizabeth's Best Outfit is on sale at Doll Clothes of Yore. The cotton fabric is similar to the copy I have at home:










You can see more colonial outfits in my Picasa Album.