1920s Girl's Underwear - Authentic 20s Peach Jersey Step-In Chemise with Button-Closed Seat - Size 6 Girls NOS Deadstock - Carters - 29780-2

The flapper silhouette's popularity extended even to girl's unmentionables in the 1920s! This strappy one-piece combines a bandeau camisole with knickers in a streamlined style. Has a twill tie at the neckline, serged edges to the crotch panels and a nostalgic drop seat panel that buttons closed at the back waist. New-old stock without tags, this originally sold at a drygoods store that opened in 1911.

Child's Size
5 to 6

Measurements
Chest 24.5, Hip 31; Shoulder to Buttoned Waist 13, Shoulder to Hem 26.5 Inches

Era
1920s

Label
At side seam: '' 24 / 6 YR. / Carter's / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. ''

Materials
Fleshtone peach jersey knit in an early synthetic, probably acetate, with a subtle horizontal streaked pattern in light beige

Closure
Drawstring self tie at center front neckline

Condition
Good

Condition Detail
Wearable with due caution, never worn, has very fine faint vertical streaks of beige discolor, a tiny single hole at back of left leg, elasticized leg openings have only slight stretch left

Washing Instructions
Warm hand wash, shape and dry flat, steam if needed

Please note: For garments, all measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths, add two at the bust, one at the waist, two at the hip.

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