The Mary and Laura pattern is a doll size reproduction of the dresses that Mary and Laura Ingalls wore in a photograph that was taken around 1880, the year so vividly recorded in Laura's book "The Long Winter". This pattern book includes a brief history that give the historical context for the dresses featured, fully illustrated detailed instructions, and pattern pieces for a princess-line dress, underskirt, petticoat, and a hand-stitched handkerchief to tuck in the side pocket of the dress in THREE popular doll sizes. Pattern pieces are designed to fit 18-inch, 16-inch, and 14.5-inch dolls such as American Girl(R), A Girl for All Time(R), and WellieWishers(TM). Thimbles and Acorns Wear and When pattern series uses doll-sized historical clothing patterns to explore world history from a unique perspective. Small scale designs make it easy to recreate historical clothing using both modern and traditional sewing techniques. Completed clothing can be used for play or display to further the learning experience. Discover how and why different clothing styles developed. Dabble in traditional sewing techniques. Learn about the people and events that inspired fashion trends. See how even the most ancient clothing styles are still influencing what we wear today.