VTG 1940s Girls Red White Anchor Print and similar items

Charming vintage 1940s girls? skirt in 100% cotton, printed with a delightful red-and-white anchor pattern. Pleated silhouette with buttonholes inside the waistband (likely once paired with a matching top). Skirt closes with a button at the waist ? one button missing. Condition Excellent vintage condition. Not faded, no holes or stains. As found, unwashed, with only the missing waist button noted. Provenance Note Cotton nautical prints were popular in the 1930s?40s, reflecting maritime influence in wartime fashion. This piece, likely home-sewn or boutique-made, has survived in exceptional shape ? a rare example of WWII-era girls? apparel with authentic anchor motif. Style Aesthetics ? WWII-era nautical style ? 1940s children?s fashion collectible ? Sustainable vintage cotton Pop Culture Screen Style References Evokes the homespun wartime wardrobes shown in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Channels 1940s seaside looks seen in Atonement (2007). Could easily style into Bomb Girls (2012) wardrobe for authenticity. (References are stylistic; not screen-used.) Styling Tips For display/collection: preserve as WWII-era girls? wear. For XS modern women: works as a 1940s-style mini skirt. Style with a white blouse and saddle shoes for a vintage schoolgirl ensemble. Measurements (laid flat, in inches) Waist: 22" Length: 17" Approx. Modern Size Girls? vintage size; fits an XS woman (22" waist) as a short mini skirt. Fit Guide Best fit for ~22" waist, 90?105 lbs if worn as women?s mini. Fabric / Materials 100% cotton, printed anchor motif. Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? WWII-era cotton skirt, 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!