Little girl with a big smile wearing a fancy ruffle dress, not forgetting her purse, gloves and little tilted hat, 1950's. Source. Toddler Life Amazon.com: Nuoqi Prairie Dress Women Adult Pioneer Dress Long Colonial Costume with Bonnet Apron Blue S : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry I made the bonnet and the dress for a lolita meetup. [self drafted] : r sewing Amazon.com: Jeufoin Pioneer Women Dress Floral Prairie Colonial Dresses American Historical Clothing Laura Ingalls Costume with Apron Bonnet (X Small, Blue) : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry 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.