Vintage Child's Dresses

Illustrations of vintage children's dresses from the 1930s, showcasing delicate fabrics, embroidery, and varied styles for young girls.

Mary E Humes, Child's Dress, c 1936 Child's Dress

Mary E Humes, Child's Dress, c 1936 Child's Dress

Child's Dress. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 35.9 x 28 cm (14 1/8 x 11 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mary E. Humes.

Florence Grant Brown, Child's Dress, c 1939 Child's Dress

J Howard Iams, Dress, 1939 Dress

Catherine Fowler, Wedding Dress, c 1938 Wedding Dress

Mary E Humes, Dress, c 1937 Dress

Mary E Humes, Wedding Dress, 1937 Wedding Dress

Dress. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.8 x 23 cm (11 3/4 x 9 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, goauche, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jessie M. Benge.

Dress. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 37 x 29.3 cm (14 9/16 x 11 9/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Henry Moran.

Roberta Spicer, Dress, c 1936 Dress

Nancy Crimi, Dress, c 1937 Dress

Chemise. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 42.2 x 27.3 cm (16 5/8 x 10 3/4 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jean Peszel.

Dress. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 23.8 cm (11 x 9 3/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mae Szilvasy.

Mae Szilvasy, Dress, c 1936 Dress

Jessie M Benge, Woman's Dress, c 1940 Woman's Dress

Dress. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 30.2 x 22.8 cm (11 7/8 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jessie M. Benge.

Douglas Campbell, Child's Dress, c 1940 Child's Dress

Syrena Swanson, Dress, c 1940 Dress

Nancy Crimi, Girl's Dress, 1935 1942 Girl's Dress

Wedding Dress. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 28.1 cm (14 x 11 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mary E. Humes.

Melita Hofmann, Man's Suit, c 1936 Man's Suit

Margaret Concha, Child's Dress, c 1936 Child's Dress

Bessie Forman, Waistcoat, c 1936 Waistcoat

Ray Price, Child's Dress, c 1937 Child's Dress

Lucien Verbeke, Dress, c 1937 Dress

Arelia Arbo, Riding Habit, c 1937 Riding Habit

Nancy Crimi, Wedding Dress, c 1937 Wedding Dress

Gordon Saltar and B Berndt, Dress Coat, c 1936 Dress Coat

Dress. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 30.1 x 22.6 cm (11 7/8 x 8 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: George B. Wally.

Wedding Dress. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 40 x 32.7 cm (15 3/4 x 12 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Arelia Arbo.

Lillian Causey, Quaker Dress, c 1937 Quaker Dress

George Robin, Child's Dress, 1935 1942 Child's Dress

Child's Dress. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 35 x 30.5 cm (13 3/4 x 12 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ray Price.

Dress. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 22.8 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jean Peszel.

Virginia Berge, Wedding Corset, 1935 1942 Wedding Corset

James Vail, Girl's Wrapper, c 1937 Girl's Wrapper

Chemise. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.1 x 23.1 cm (11 7/16 x 9 1/8 in.). Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Rosalia Lane.

Child's Coat. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 36.8 x 29 cm (14 1/2 x 11 7/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Margaret Concha.

Coat. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 30.6 x 23 cm (12 1/16 x 9 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Roberta Spicer.

Herbert Marsh, Dress, c 1936 Dress

Esther Hansen, Dress, 1935 1942 Dress

Frank M Keane, Dress, c 1940 Dress

Child's Dress. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 36.4 x 32.5 cm (14 5/16 x 12 13/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Al Curry.

Rosalia Lane, Dress, c 1936 Dress

Mary E Humes, Costume, c 1937 Costume

Evelyn Bailey, Nightgown, c 1936 Nightgown

Nightgown. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 30 x 22.9 cm (11 13/16 x 9 in.). Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Rosalia Lane.

Dress. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 35.8 x 28.2 cm (14 1/8 x 11 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mary E. Humes.

Dress. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.2 x 22.7 cm (11 1/2 x 8 15/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Erwin Schwabe.

Dress. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 30.5 x 22.6 cm (12 x 8 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Margaret Concha.

Evelyn Bailey, Dress, c 1936 Dress

Child's Dress. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 33.6 x 28 cm (13 1/4 x 11 in.) Original IAD Object: 21" in length; 11" at the waist; 7" at the neck. Medium: graphite and watercolor on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gladys C. Parker.

Melita Hofmann, Dress, c 1936 Dress

Child's Dress. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 50.7 x 40.5 cm (19 15/16 x 15 15/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Douglas Campbell.

Dress. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 45.7 x 36.5 cm (18 x 14 3/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Julie C. Brush.

Dress. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 45.7 x 36.5 cm (18 x 14 3/8 in.). Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Melita Hofmann.

Dress. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 45.8 x 38.2 cm (18 1/16 x 15 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jean Peszel.

Child's Dress. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 26.5 cm (14 1/16 x 10 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: rendering is 1/3 actual size. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gladys C. Parker.

Dress. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 45.8 x 34 cm (18 1/16 x 13 3/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Bessie Forman.

Dress. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 25 cm (14 x 9 13/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Syrena Swanson.

Woman's Coat. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 23.1 cm (11 x 9 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Roberta Spicer.

Mae Szilvasy, Dressing Sacque, 1935 1942 Dressing Sacque

Man's Coat. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 48.4 x 35.8 cm (19 1/16 x 14 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Henry De Wolfe.

Mae Szilvasy, Wrapper, c 1936 Wrapper

Chemise. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 30.5 x 23 cm (12 x 9 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 37 1/4" long; 35 1/2" wide. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Edith Magnette.

Dress with Cape Collar. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 46.4 x 38.2 cm (18 1/4 x 15 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Nancy Crimi.

Dorothy Gernon, Boy's Suit, c 1936 Boy's Suit

Robe de Cortège Crepe Mat Maroon, Garnie Devant et Empiècement Dos Dentelle Assortie .. Evening juke of maroon crepe, topped up with lace. Attributes to the Couturier Jean Dessès Price: 3600, - FRS.

Melita Hofmann, Child's Dress, c 1936 Child's Dress

Dress. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 30.7 x 22.8 cm (12 1/16 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jessie M. Benge.

Jean Peszel, Dress, c 1936 Dress

Arthur Sander, Dress, 1935 1942 Dress

Margaret Concha, Suit, 1935 1942 Suit

Arelia Arbo, Satin and Lace Hat, c 1937 Satin and Lace Hat

Lester Kausch, Dress, c 1940 Dress

Knippop, 1845 paper. printing ink. watercolor (paint) etching fashion plates

Nancy Crimi, Boy's Dress and Jacket, c 1940 Boy's Dress and Jacket

Suit (Costume). Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 35.9 x 28.2 cm (14 1/8 x 11 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mary E. Humes.

Julie C Brush, Dress, 1935 1942 Dress

Joseph L Boyd, Tea Gown, c 1937 Tea Gown

Boy's Suit. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 29.9 x 22.5 cm (11 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: American 20th Century.

Brown matt crêpe procession dress, garnished in front and reacted back lace back., 1938 - 1939 Evening Japon of chestnut brown crepe, chemistry at the front with lace. Attributed to the Couturier Jean Dessès Price: 3600,- FRS. Paris paper. pencil. watercolor (paint) brush fashion plates. dress, gown: evening dress (+ women's clothes)

Marie Mitchell, Man's Court Costume, c 1936 Man's Court Costume

Creighton Kay Scott, Coat, c 1937 Coat

Child's Dress. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 46 x 35.5 cm (18 1/8 x 14 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Eleanor Gausser.

American 20th Century, Waistcoat, 1935 1942 Waistcoat

Blue Silk Dress. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 39.7 x 33 cm (15 5/8 x 13 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Joseph L. Boyd.

Evelyn Bailey, Nightgown, c 1936 Nightgown

Melita Hofmann, Wedding Dress, c 1936 Wedding Dress

Silk Waist. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 23.8 cm (11 7/16 x 9 3/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ray Price.

Max Max Furs. "Model drawing". pencil on paper. 1911. Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris. 146136-4 Fashion drawing, haute couture, feminine mode, feminine model female model mannequin

Louis Maldarelli, Waistcoat, 1937 Waistcoat

Ella Josephine Sterling, Christening Robe, c 1936 Christening Robe

Infant's Dress and Shirt. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 36.7 x 26.4 cm (14 7/16 x 10 3/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ella Josephine Sterling.

Dress. Dated: c. 1942. Dimensions: overall: 58.6 x 45.7 cm (23 1/16 x 18 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Marie Alain.

Gertrude Lemberg, Jacket, c 1939 Jacket

Sara Garfinkel, Waistcoat, c 1937 Waistcoat

Lady's Evening Coat. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 49 x 37 cm (19 5/16 x 14 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 34" wide. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Florence Grant Brown.

Corset. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 38.3 x 30.8 cm (15 1/16 x 12 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 20" at waist; 15 1/2" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Marie Mitchell.

Costume Design for the Play 'A Profitable Post' by Alexander Ostrovsky by Malobrodsky, Mikhail (1909-1987)/ Private Collection/ 1949/ Russia/ Watercolour, Gouache on Paper/ Theatrical scenic painting/ 34x23/ Opera, Ballet, Theatre

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