VTG 1930s Girls Cotton Dress Salesman Sample and 43 similar items

Rare vintage 1930s cotton dress, originally a salesman?s sample from an old Gettysburg-area general store (featured on American Pickers, Season 18, Episode 10). Pale faded hues with tie belt at the waist. Old store stock with significant fading and age wear, but structurally sound ? a true collector?s piece of Depression-era children?s wear. Could also fit an XS woman (see measurements). Condition Structurally excellent with no holes or tears. Significant fading and overall dirty/aged appearance, washed once so the original tag is gone. Best suited for display, collection, or costume. Provenance Note Salesman?s samples were used by traveling reps to demonstrate garments to store buyers, and were often made in limited numbers. Surviving examples from the 1930s are scarce, making this a unique artifact of retail and fashion history. Style Aesthetics ? Depression-era Americana ? Rare collectible sample garment ? Sustainable historical textile Pop Culture Screen Style References Evokes the rural Depression-era looks seen in The Grapes of Wrath (1940). Channels the small-town Americana aesthetic in O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000). Perfect as costuming for Boardwalk Empire 1930s scenes. (References are stylistic; not screen-used.) Styling Tips Best preserved as a collector?s item or display garment. Could be used as an authentic costume piece for Depression-era settings. Fits XS modern women as a cropped/fitted cotton day dress. Measurements (laid flat, in inches) Chest: 30" Waist: 25" Hips: 36" Shoulders: 13" Shoulder to hem: 26" Waist to hem: 16" Approx. Modern Size Fits Girls? Large (1930s sizing) or Women?s XS. Fit Guide Best on ~5?0??5?3?, 95?110 lbs if worn as women?s wear. Fabric / Materials 100% cotton with tie belt. Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? 1930s cotton dress, not fast fashion. Costuming CTA Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, though we usually process same or next day; or if you're in a real big hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via USPS or UPS. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!