Antique White Satin Baby Dress - Toddler's Chemise with Rosettes Ribbons & Embroidery - Size 2T Girls Spring 1910s 1920s Under Dress

Exceptional 1920s baby dress, likely meant as a slip when originally made. It's a white bandeau chemise with a full flared skirt, in soft net trim with sweet hand-sewn embroidery at the bodice. Has a functional drawstring at the bust, ribbon shoulder straps, and a flared ruffle hem in bows & rosettes. Charming antique deadstock from the late 1910s to early 20s.

Child's Size
2T

Measurements
Chest 21.5, Waist 21; Shoulder to Waist 8.25, Shoulder to Hem 19.5 Inches

Era
1920s

Label
None, beautifully made by hand, either at a factory or dress shop

Materials
Glossy offwhite acetate satin faille; solid white and pink satin ribbons; baby pink and spring green embroidery floss; pastel pink and blue satin rosettes; offwhite cotton net

Closure
Metal snaps at back bodice

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Never worn and very fine, very mild hints of fray to shoulder straps and unfinished ends of ribbon

Washing Instructions
Lukewarm hand wash, shape and dry flat until damp, press inside out on lowest setting

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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