Adorable vintage 1940s baby girl dress in crisp cotton with a classic red and white polka dot print. Features a rounded collar fastened with charming red celluloid buttons (front and back), short puff sleeves, and an attached self-tie belt at the waist. Condition: Excellent vintage condition ? clean, sturdy, and ready for display or wear. Provenance Note: Baby and toddler dresses from the 1940s often used whimsical prints like polka dots and trims with novelty buttons. Celluloid buttons are an especially collectible detail, reflecting early plastics history and mid-century design. This piece is equally suited as heritage infant wear or as a large doll display garment. Style Aesthetics: ? mid-century kidswear / ? celluloid collectible / ? sustainable vintage Styling Tips: Darling display piece for doll collectors due to its size and buttons. Can be styled with white socks and Mary Janes for period authenticity. Ideal for costume or photography props. Measurements (flat): Chest: 11" (22") Waist: 12" (24") Length: 21" Approx. Modern Size: Toddler Sz 2. Fabric / Materials: Cotton with red celluloid buttons and attached self-belt. Sustainability Note: Sustainably vintage ? 1940s children?s 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!