{"product_id":"vintage-1970s-girls-red-gingham-prairie-27773","title":"Vintage 1970s Girls Red Gingham Prairie Maxi Dress | Ruffle Children's Folk Dress - St Bernard Made in England Age 8","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage 1970s Girls Red Gingham Prairie Maxi Dress | Ruffle Children's Folk Dress - St Bernard Made in England\u003cbr\u003e\nDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn absolutely fabulous original 1970s children's maxi dress in vivid red with red-and-white gingham detailing. A fabulous original 1970s children's prairie maxi dress by St Bernard, labelled Age 8 and Made in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wonderfully theatrical little dress perfectly captures the romantic prairie and country-inspired fashions of the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bright red bodice is framed by dramatic cascading gingham ruffles, edged with delicate white looped trim. Matching gingham is used for the long sleeves and pointed collar, creating a striking contrast against the solid red body of the dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fitted waist falls into a long, gently flared skirt finished with a deep red-and-white gingham ruffle at the hem. Even better, the original matching gingham waist tie remains present and fastens into a bow at the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall effect is unmistakably 1970s – part prairie dress, part country folk and gloriously over-the-top in exactly the way children's occasion clothing of the period could be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous survivor and a particularly photogenic piece of genuine vintage children's fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal vintage children's dress\u003cbr\u003e\nSt Bernard\u003cbr\u003e\nLabelled Age 8\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1970s\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal maker's label present\u003cbr\u003e\nRed main fabric\u003cbr\u003e\nRed and white gingham contrast\u003cbr\u003e\nGingham pointed collar\u003cbr\u003e\nLong gingham sleeves\u003cbr\u003e\nDramatic cascading front ruffles\u003cbr\u003e\nWhite decorative edging\u003cbr\u003e\nFitted waist\u003cbr\u003e\nLong \/ maxi skirt\u003cbr\u003e\nDeep gingham hem ruffle\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal matching gingham waist tie\u003cbr\u003e\nRear zip fastening\u003cbr\u003e\nPrairie \/ country \/ folk styling\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmpit to armpit: 22\"\u003cbr\u003e\nWaist: 18\"\u003cbr\u003e\nShoulder to cuff: 18\"\u003cbr\u003e\nNape to waist: 11.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\nNape to hem: 38.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease use the measurements above to determine fit as vintage children's sizing differs considerably from modern children's sizing. Measurements are taken flat and doubled,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition overall with light signs of age and wear consistent with an original garment of this period. The original maker's label remains present. Please study all photographs carefully as these form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Vintage Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56836401660290,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0333\/6765\/4537\/files\/pretty-vintage-boutique-vintage-1970s-girls-red-gingham-prairie-maxi-dress-ruffle-children-s-folk-dress-st-bernard-made-in-england-age-8-vintage-1970s-girls-red-gingham-prairie-maxi-dress-ruffle-children-s-folk-dress-st-bernard-1253724324.jpg?v=1786366659","url":"https:\/\/prettyvintageboutique.co.uk\/products\/vintage-1970s-girls-red-gingham-prairie-27773","provider":"Pretty Vintage Boutique ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}