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Colonial & Historical Costumes

Step back in time with our Colonial History Costumes collection. Perfect for Book Week, Australian history units, school history excursions, museum visits, classroom presentations and historical villages, our range helps bring Australia's early history to life. Looking for costumes from other historical periods? Explore our Medieval & Historical Costumes collection for even more history-inspired dress-up ideas.

Discover colonial boy and colonial girl costumes inspired by early Australian settlers, pioneers and Victorian school children, along with carefully selected bonnets, hats, aprons and historical accessories to complete the look. Whether portraying an early Australian settler, pioneer, explorer, Victorian school child or another historical character, these costumes make learning history fun, engaging and memorable.

Popular Colonial & Historical Characters

  • Colonial Boy
  • Colonial Girl
  • Pioneer Boy
  • Pioneer Girl
  • Victorian School Girl
  • Victorian Maid
  • Poor Victorian Girl
  • Colonial School Student
  • Early Australian Settler
  • Explorer

Perfect For

  • Book Week
  • Australian History units
  • School history excursions
  • Classroom presentations
  • Living history museums
  • Historical villages
  • School dress-up days
  • Theatre productions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Colonial History costumes?

Colonial History costumes represent the clothing worn by Australia's early settlers, pioneers, explorers and Victorian school children. They are popular for Book Week, Australian history studies, classroom presentations and historical events.

Are Colonial costumes suitable for Book Week?

Yes. Colonial costumes are a popular Book Week choice for students studying Australian history, pioneers, explorers and historical stories.

Do you have Colonial costumes for boys and girls?

Yes. Our collection includes colonial costumes and accessories suitable for boys and girls, including settlers, pioneers, Victorian school children and historical characters.

Do you ship Australia-wide?

Yes. We offer fast Australia-wide shipping and Click & Collect from our Brisbane costume store in Taringa.

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Child wearing a poor girl colonial costume with bonnet for Book Week and Australian history dress-up days.
Child wearing a poor girl colonial costume with bonnet for Book Week and Australian history dress-up days.
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Poor Girl Colonial Costume Buy Now

$36.00

Child wearing a Victorian Poor Girl costume with apron and mop hat for Book Week and Australian History dress-up.
Child wearing a Victorian Poor Girl costume with apron and mop hat for Book Week and Australian History dress-up.
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Victorian Poor Girl Costume – Child Historical Outfit Buy Now

$36.00

Child wearing a Colonial Girl costume with apron and hat for Book Week and Australian History dress-up.
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Colonial Girl Costume – Child Historical Dress Buy Now

$35.00

Child wearing a Colonial Boy costume with shirt, pants, belt and hat for Book Week and Australian History dress-up.
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Colonial Boy Costume – Green Child Historical Outfit Buy Now

$35.00 $28.00

Child wearing a Colonial Boy costume with hat, shirt and pantaloons for Book Week and Australian History dress-up.
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Colonial Boy Costume – Blue Child Historical Outfit Buy Now

$45.00 $30.00

Kids Victorian School Girl costume with printed dress, grey shirt and mop hat – perfect for colonial days or school excursions.
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Victorian School Girl Costume - Kids Buy Now

$45.00

Poor Victorian Girls Costume - Brown & White, dress and hat.
Poor Victorian Girls Costume - Brown & White, dress and hat.
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Poor Victorian Girls Costume - Brown & White Buy Now

$33.00

Oliver boy costume for kids – shirt, pants, waistcoat and hat for colonial or Book Week theme
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Oliver Boy Costume – Colonial School Outfit Buy Now

$38.00 $30.00

Victorian Maid Child Costume - Dark Grey dress with attached apron and hat.
Victorian Maid Child Costume - Dark Grey dress with attached apron and hat.
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Victorian Maid Child Costume - Dark Grey Buy Now

$30.00

Peasant girl costume with red skirt cream corset and bonnet hat
Peasant girl costume with red skirt cream corset and bonnet hat
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Peasant Girl Costume Buy Now

$55.00

Victorian Nanny Costume-Child
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Victorian Nanny Costume-Child Buy Now

$56.00

English nanny child costume, grey jacket, shirt front with attached bow tie, long skirt and hat.
English nanny child costume, grey jacket, shirt front with attached bow tie, long skirt and hat.
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English Nanny - Girls - Dr Toms Buy Now

$30.00

Child colonial apron and hat costume accessory set with white apron and traditional mop cap.
Child colonial apron and hat costume accessory set with white apron and traditional mop cap.
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Child Colonial Apron & Hat Set Buy Now

$19.00

Children Grandma Costume
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Children Grandma Costume Buy Now

$35.00

Children’s Little Old Lady Costume featuring a floral knee-length dress, a purple cardigan, and a wig with hair rollers and a scarf.
Children’s Little Old Lady Costume featuring a floral knee-length dress, a purple cardigan, and a wig with hair rollers and a scarf.
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Little Old Lady Costume - Child Buy Now

$55.00

Little Old Man Costume for children featuring checked trousers, a purple mock cardigan shirt, and a grey wig with a bald top and comb-over style.
Little Old Man Costume for children featuring checked trousers, a purple mock cardigan shirt, and a grey wig with a bald top and comb-over style.
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Little Old Man Costume - Child Buy Now

$48.00 $40.00

Adult Captain Cook costume featuring a colonial-style coat and explorer-inspired historical design.
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Captain Cook Costume Adult Buy Now

$70.00

Evacuee Boy Costume
Evacuee Boy Costume
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Evacuee Boy Costume Buy Now

$42.00

Victorian kit for children with white apron and mop cap – historical costume accessory for girls aged 7–12
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Victorian Kit - Child Buy Now

$28.00

Child wearing blue pioneer girl costume with attached white apron and matching floral headscarf
Child wearing blue pioneer girl costume with attached white apron and matching floral headscarf
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Child Blue Pioneer Girl Costume Buy Now

$36.00

Child’s white colonial-style bonnet and apron set for historical costumes
Child’s white colonial-style bonnet and apron set for historical costumes
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Historical Bonnet & Apron Set - Child Buy Now

$22.00

Colonial Maid Accessory Kit for Girls
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Colonial Maid Accessory Kit for Girls Buy Now

$26.00

Chequered colonial flat cap for children with adjustable Velcro strap
Chequered colonial flat cap for children with adjustable Velcro strap
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Colonial Boy Flat Cap – Child Buy Now

$15.00

Pilgrim Lady Kit - Heroes in History
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Pilgrim Lady Kit - Heroes in History Buy Now

$25.00

Children's cowboy costume set with vest, fringe chaps, and red neck scarf
Children's cowboy costume set with vest, fringe chaps, and red neck scarf
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Children Cowboy Costume Buy Now

$30.00

White curly judge wig for adults
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Judge Wig – Curly White Costume Wig Buy Now

$32.00

White lace costume apron accessory with waist tie and lace trim
White lace costume apron accessory with waist tie and lace trim
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Apron with Lace Trim Buy Now

$10.00

Tan plain adjustable adult suspenders costume accessory
Tan plain adjustable adult suspenders costume accessory
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Plain Suspenders – Adjustable Adult Costume Buy Now

$8.00

Black and green check suspenders with adjustable elastic straps for retro and vintage costumes.
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Black & Green Check Suspenders Buy Now

$10.00

Adult colonial apron and mop hat costume accessory set for historical and colonial dress-up.
Adult colonial apron and mop hat costume accessory set for historical and colonial dress-up.
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Adult Colonial Apron & Hat Set Buy Now

$22.00

Deluxe felt Lincoln-style top hat with elastic inner band, adult size, perfect for historical or formal costumes
Deluxe felt Lincoln-style top hat with elastic inner band, adult size, perfect for historical or formal costumes
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Lincoln Top Hat – Deluxe Felt with Elastic Inner Buy Now

$20.00

White satin adult top hat for vintage, magician and fancy dress costumes
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White Satin Top Hat – Adult Costume Hat Buy Now

$17.00

Black satin adult top hat for magician, circus and historical costumes
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Black Satin Top Hat – Adult Costume Hat Buy Now

$17.00