Vintage 1940s cotton house dress from Fruit of the Loom. brown & green stripes, trimmed in brown at the neckline and cap sleeves. Side celluloid buttons all the way down the entire dress for closure with attached self fabric tie belt and adorable side pocket. circa: 40s label: Fruit of the Loom estimated fit: medium fabrication: soft cotton | Measurements Shoulders: 15" Bust: 36" Waist: 28" (can tie smaller) Hips: 39" Shoulder to Waist: 15" Waist to Hem: 29" | Condition very…

St. Louis has been playing at being spring lately, and it’s been driving me bonkers! We have some low lows, ice storms, a little bit of snow, and then it rapidly swings back to almost 70 degr…

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Misses' Dress Mail Order 9154 Size: 12 Bust: 30 Waist: 25 1/2 Hip: 33 UNPRINTED Pattern is pre-cut and complete. Metered envelope has some tattering.

The Vintage Housewife lovin' all things vintage...whats a kitten to do!

Vintage wrap dress from the late 30s-early 40s. Very soft cotton fabric in blue, green, pink, yellow and white. Pattern includes blue morning glories, pale pink hydrangeas, small yellow and white flowers and butterflies. Sweet eyelet trim down the neck line and on pockets. Self tie waist ties are attached at sides which ties in the back. A very precious dress. Condition: well loved and ready to be loved for many more years. Overall fading from many years of washing. Few hand sewn…

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The Telegraph-Herald - Jan 14, 1943

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Misses' wrap-around apron with floral applique transfer. Apron has ruffles, and a patch pocket. 1944 Pattern is in factory folds and includes instructions. Measurements are bust 34", waist 28", hip 37". Questions welcome! Thank you.