70s - The high season for baby dolls

Have you ever asked yourself where the name of the famous nightgown from the 70s - the baby doll - is actually coming from? I have and I want let you know what sweet little secret  lies behind the short, sometime sleeveless, loose fitting nightgown "baby doll".

1956 the movie Baby Doll, starring Caroll Baker in the title role with Karl Malden, started the beginning of the enduring popularity of this specific night gown. As you can see she wears one, with little sleeves and it is short indeed.
I found a baby doll of the 70s on an estate sale and it is cute. Maybe not  a classic as from the 50s but a 70s shiny star.


Along it went to the store - Viva Vintage - Etsy Store