1950s Baby's Summer Dress - Chicken Novelty Gingham 50s 60s Infant's Frock - Size 18 Months Girl Yellow & Orange Dress - Picnic Check

Darling 1950s baby dress with an orange gingham chicken applique! This little chick is outlined in chain stitching and has piping & ruffles to match. The puff sleeved shortie dress has a pert collar and brief hem, meant to be worn with a bloomer panty. Late 50s to early 60s.

Child's Size
approx 12 to 18 Months (listed as 23 Lbs on the label)

Measurements
Chest 22; Neck to Hem 10.25 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
" . . . TO 23 LBS L / . . . ddle Tykes " frayed but partially readable at back neck

Materials
Orange & white checked cotton gingham, pale yellow cotton broadcloth, matching orange chain stitching

Closure
Center back offwhite plastic buttons, neck to hem

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Looks lightly worn, label shows fray, some fray at edges of chicken applique, two vague beige specks at front skirt and two at back neck, nothing noticed when worn

Washing Instructions
Cold hand wash, hang to dry, press on medium-high setting

Please Note: For garments, all measurements (chest - 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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