Children's Book, Baby's Things, Cloth Book, Vintage 1955, RARE

A baby with his books, his cup, his toys — eight soft illustrations of everything small and dear.

• Title:  Baby's Things
• Publisher: Whitman Publishing Co. (No. 2253:25)
• Copyright: 1955
• Format: Cloth book, softcover, 8 illustrations
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 8"
• Condition: Fair — heavy wear throughout; fraying, stains, dirt, folded corners and fold marks. Colors vivid; no writing; can be gently washed and laid flat. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

This 1955 Whitman cloth book captures the gentle domestic world of the mid-century nursery in sweet, rounded illustration.

A charming find for vintage cloth book collectors, textile crafters, or anyone drawn to the visual world of 1950s American childhood.

Whitman Publishing began in 1916 as a subsidiary of the Western Printing & Lithographing Company of Racine, Wisconsin, after Western took over the assets of a bankrupt Chicago children's book publisher. It grew into one of the most prolific children's publishers of the 20th century, producing books, puzzles, and games — including this line of washable cloth books — for generations of American children.

Browse our shop for more vintage Whitman cloth books and mid-century nursery ephemera to round out your collection.