I made the bonnet and the dress for a lolita meetup. [self drafted] : r sewing 1940s 1950s SMILING TEENAGE GIRL WEARING FARM GIRL PIONEER OUTFIT CALICO DRESS BONNET HOLDING BASKET OF EGGS Stock Photo Alamy In the mid 19th century, little girls wore bonnets mainly for practicality and tradition. The bonnets protected them from the sun and were seen as a proper part of a young girl's outfit. Transforming Edwardian Nightwear into Regency Daywear The Pragmatic Costumer Amazon.com: Nuoqi Prairie Dress Women Adult Pioneer Dress Long Colonial Costume with Bonnet Apron Blue S : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry