Old Children’s Clothing – The Gatherings Antiques Vintage

Children Bib Good Boy Blue White Terry Cloth Toweling Vintage 1900s Edwardian

noneofyourbusiness — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:50:27 +0000

Yesterday’s past always spells surprises, such as this unique child’s feeding bib made of terry cloth fabric. Interesting the fabric, but also the motto GOOD BOY woven front and center.

Now what could be more rewarding than the child to know they did a good job? Made of a blue and creamy white stripe with short fringe at the bottom. Twill tape ties at the neckline. Dating early 1900’s ~ Edwardian.

Size: 8-1/2″ wide x 12″ long, including the 1″ fringe.

Condition: Used but very nice.

Victorian Baby Doll Bonnet Lace Accent Trim Rosette Ribbon Braid

maklinens — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:27:12 +0000

An adorable baby bonnet from the later Victorian era. The size of the bonnet also makes it suitable for a larger bisque or compo doll. Outside of bonnet is made of lace yardage, while the inside is lined in a fine cotton. Pleated lace trim outlines the face area. A gathering of lace and ribbon combined, forming a rosette at the top knot. The back of the bonnet is trimmed with a silk braid adding another lovely embellishment. This same style braid also separates the pleated edge trim from the main part of the bonnet. Bonnet, at one time, had silk ribbon ties which now are missing or disrepair. I will also mention, the stitches attaching the rosette to the bonnet on the one end could use a bit of reinforcement. Nothing at all major, just a simple stitch or two to secure the rosette better.

Color is a darker cream to ecru. Somewhat of a soiling or oxidating on the inside along the face area.

Size: 11″ around the face area from side to side. 6-1/2″ along the back of the neck. To give you a better prospective size, I would say it would fit a doll’s head about the size of a grapefruit … maybe about 5″ in diameter.

Vintage 1940 Children’s Summer Dress In A Blue Dot Fabric Red Trim

maklinens — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:22:57 +0000

How wonderful is this!! Little girl’s blue dot cotton fabric dress culottes with red rick rack trim. Ruffles across the shoulders. Square neckline in front. Buttons down the back with vintage red plastic buttons. This is such a cute style …gored & fitted in a shorts pant dress style. VERY VINTAGE!! dating early 1940’s or maybe even late 1930’s. Home sewn and nicely made.

Dress is in nice condition. Measures 20″ long. 8″ across the shoulders. 22″ around the waist.

Boy Hat Victorian 1870 1890 Fabric Tam American Label Brick Red Golden Rod Stripe

maklinens — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:20:49 +0000

A little boy’s Victorian tam hat from the later 1870’s to 1890’s era. This 19th century hat is extremely nice. It is a cloth fabric in a linen / cotton, raised weave, stripe pattern.

The fabric reflect the colors of autumn in a striking brick red-brown background with fabric stripes in a golden rod yellow The same color shade is used for the lining fabric. Between the lining and outer fabric, it appears to be a heavier paper to hold the shape of the tam. A stiffened cardboard between the lining and fabric forms the hat band. A fabric bow fastened with a metal buckle accents the edge of the hat band on the one side.

Stamped label inside is American Best Make, Warranted. Image of a eagle is also displayed. Size label is 6-3/8.

Measurements: 21-1/4″ circumference around the hat band. Height of the crown is about 3″ tall.

Condition: Very nice. A few spots on the inside lining. A slight overall fading of the fabric just on the top of tam from light exposure.

An adorable treasure. Would fit a child about 6yrs of age.

Vintage Boy Hat Pique Button Brim 1920s 1930s Children Cap

maklinens — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:18:44 +0000

A cute little boy’s white cotton pique hat or cap dating from the late 1920’s into the 1930’s. The brim buttons onto the crown, which simplifies the ironing process. The brim fastens with 6 pearl button. Inside crown of the hat is lined in white cotton.

Condition is very nice. Has been freshly laundered and pressed.

Measurements: 18-1/2″ around the circumference of the crown. Width of the brim is 1-3/4″ wide.

Dress a child or doll. Suitable for costuming or photography.

Victorian Girl Petticoat Edwardian White Cotton Slip Swiss Embroidery Trim

maklinens — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:16:02 +0000

The Gatherings is offering an older child’s petticoat, which is not as easily found as baby and young children’s underclothing. Suitable for costuming, photography or reenactment purposes, this sweet white cotton petticoat would fit a child about 10-11 years old.

Dating from the late Victorian or Edwardian era, the petticoat features a 3-1/4″ wide Swiss eyelet ruffle at the hem. Just above the ruffle a row of beading eyelet to draw through a ribbon to accent. Back closure just pins closed – no fastening.

Length of the petticoat is 24″ long. Waist band measures 24″ around. Condition is nice with only a couple of minor oxidation marks from storage. You may find one or two pin dot holes, although I did not notice any.

Vintage 1950’s Girl White Blue Dotted Swiss Fabric School Dress

maklinens — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:10:45 +0000

Vintage 1950’s girl’s school dress in a white with raise double dotted Swiss fabric, slightly sheer. The child’s dress features a full dirndl skirt, 3 buttons fasten the back, fabric self sash tie, and short puff sleeves, trim in blue dot fabric. Embellishing the front of skirt , at the hem, are two insets of blue dot ruffled fabric shaped in a triangle. At the very top of the point a small fabric bow fastened. Hem is turned and stitched. My thoughts the dress is home sewn. As you note from the photos, the dress does have a few oxidation stains just as found. Dress has been worn so needs to be laundered to remove the stain. Also on the ruffled collar it is missing some the dots of the fabric. A very decent cute dress though.

Measurements: 31-1/2″ long from the neck to hem. 11″ across the shoulders. 29″ around the chest. 26″ around the waist with the sash untied. Measurement around the bottom of the hem is 80″ circumference. So it is quite full. Triangle inset on the skirt is 8″ tall, from the bottom of the hem to the point. Widest width across the triangle is 6-1/2″ wide.

A cute child’s school dress probably for about a 8 to 9 year old.

Antique Child Dress Victorian Edwardian Cotton Tucks Whitework Eyelet Trim

maklinens — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:08:25 +0000

Here’s a late Victorian or Edwardian child dress that is just adorably sweet. The style is so suitable for possibly dressing a large doll. Or beautiful for display. Especially charming for photography work should that be your niche.

The dress is a white cotton batiste fabric. The yoke of the dress is accented with rows of tucks, both the front and back, dipping to a “v” at the center front and back. A ruffle of whitework embroidery at the neckline and edges of sleeves. A wider whitework trim edges the hem line. The skirt of the dress also boast many rows of tucks ~ 15 to be exact making the dress a splendid creation. The dress buttons down the back to just above the first rows of tucks on the skirt.

Measurements: 21-1/2″ long from the neck line to the hem. 9″ across from shoulder to shoulder. 28″ around the chest. 8-1/2″ long sleeve. 7″ opening around the cuff.

Condition: A few tiny frays to the fabric of the beautiful embroidered whitework at the hem and a couple pin dots holes in the fabric . One mend at the center front in the body of the skirt about a 1/2″ long. Nothing more than would be expected for the age of the dress. All flaws would be minor.

Antique Girl Dress Vintage 1900’s Cream Silk Lace Trim

maklinens — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:06:13 +0000

An adorable child’s dress from the later teens – 1920’s era. The little dress is made of a silk in a cream color. Trimming and insertion lace at the hem, edge of sleeves, neckline plus defining the yoke on front of dress.

Single button fastens the back opening. The dress is well made with all inside seams finished.

Condition is very nice with no flaws that I noticed.

Measurements: 18″ in length from shoulder to hem. 7″ sleeve length. 25″ around the chest.

1960s Vintage Mod Children Orlon Sweater Green Blue Yellow Plaid Brass Buttons With Tag

maklinens — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:03:49 +0000

From another time, a child’s brightly colored plaid mod sweater. Made of 100% Orlon, the sweater dates from the 1960s or 1970s A cardigan style with brass buttons fastening the front and two on either side of the sleeve. Patch style pockets on either side of the front opening. Colors are a navy blue, green and yellow plaid, stripe.

Unworn with tag. Size 3.

Measurement: 10″ across from shoulder to shoulder. 24″ around the chest. Waist is also 24″ around. 13-1/2″ long sleeve length.

Condition is very nice.