Vintage Dresses

We have had quite a large donation of vintage baby and girls dresses at the Bargain Loft.  

None of them appear to be man-made materials so we are assuming that they date from the 1920's/1930's or even earlier.

These are just a few of them that have been put out for sale.  

They are all beautifully presented as a volunteer took the whole collection home when they were donated, hand washed and ironed them.  Quite a labour of love!

Some of them have shop labels but the majority are beautiful hand-made, with smocking, tiny pin-tucks and fine lace.

Most, like this one, have a generous hem to be let down as the little girl grows.

This is one of my favourites - made in the lightest voile.

This one seemed to need a frilly blouse underneath but there was nothing in the collection that fitted the bill.

This was the only winter outfit, beautifully made with the jacket lined with the dress fabric, but all the dress buttons missing, unfortunately.