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Child Chimney Sweep Fancy Dress/Victorian Urchin Fancy Dress

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How about child chimney sweep fancy dress for your Victorian themed fancy dress party? A child chimney sweep costume is a classic costume that fits very well in to any Victorian theme fancy dress. At the time there was not a universal education system so the children of the poor had to start working at a young age. They often worked in dangerous and unpleasant conditions. One job that could only be done by someone of small stature was that of a chimney sweep. So this is why you hear so many stories about victorian urchins being used as chimney sweeps they were the only people who could fit up the chimney to clean it properly.

Victorian Lady Fancy Dress

If you want an excuse to wear and elegant frock a victorian ladies dress is a great fancy dress outfit. It’s unisex too!

Victorian Pyjamas Fancy Dress

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Victorian pyjamas and nightcap make for a distinctive look of you are dressing up as a Victorian gentleman or even Scrooge from a Christmas Carol.

 
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