VTG 50s Baby Dress Ivory Cotton Lawn and similar items

Adorable vintage 1950s baby dress in soft ivory cotton lawn, fully embroidered in a delicate floral pattern. Features short sleeves, simple rounded neckline, and a full skirt. Condition: Very good vintage condition ? clean and well-preserved with fold stains and just a couple of faint age spots on the front. Structurally excellent. SHould whiten up easily. Provenance Note: Cotton lawn baby dresses were popular in the 1950s for christenings, parties, and everyday finery. Embroidered examples like this one were often purchased from department stores or gifted for special occasions. Today, they are prized both for baby wear and as doll display clothing, given their petite sizing and fine embroidery. Style Aesthetics: ? mid-century babywear / ? doll display collectible / ? sustainable vintage Styling Tips: Perfect for vintage doll clothing due to 26" chest size. Heritage keepsake or baby shower gift for a vintage-loving family. Suitable for photography props or display. Measurements (flat): Chest: 13" (26") Hips: 18" (36") Shoulders: 10" Length (shoulder to hem): 15" Approx. Modern Size: Infant 9?12 months (or doll size). Fabric / Materials: Ivory cotton lawn with all-over embroidery. Sustainability Note: Sustainably vintage ? 1950s baby clothing, not fast fashion. Costuming CTA: Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, or if you're in a hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via UPS or FedEx! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!