Of the babies born to US citizens in 1940, the most popular names given were John and Mary. The second most popular? Robert and Barbara.
Lucky babies born in the 1940s came into the world provided with a layette made up of a plethora of necessary clothing. Usually, clothing was made or purchased prior to the babys birth and was made in a sex neutral color like white, green or yellow, but the power of positive thinking led many to choose pink or blue. These little duds were usually made of a light cotton for summer or flannet for winter.
Layette is composed of
A Long gown
B. Short gown
C. Long gown with bodice tie
D. Short gown with bodice tie
E. Long underdress
F. Short underdress with lace trim
G. Bonnet
H. Booties
Summer colors come with trims and hand embroidery. Winter colors come with trims.
This collection is constructed of a period pattern converted to modern sizing.
Available in Infants sizes XXS to L (as noted below)
XXS Up to 7lb
Up to 17inch height
XS 17-13lbs
17 to 24 inch height
S 13-18lb
24 to 26-1/2inch height
M 18-21lb
26-1/2 to 31 inch height
L 21-24lb
31 to 34 inch height
Available in Baby Blue, Baby Pink, White, Butter Yellow or
Pale Green light Summer cotton/polyester fabric
OR
Baby Blue, Baby Pink, White, Butter Yellow or Pale Green Winter flannel
prints and solids
#C242 Baby 1940
Layette $200.00
