Jelleff's Infant Bodysuit
Black / NB (0-3M)
$19.99
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$19.99
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Share a little Washington history with an infant bodysuit inspired by Jelleff's. Frank R. Jelleff founded the apparel company on F Street in 1910, and generations of shoppers came to know its downtown flagship and suburban stores. The first suburban location opened at Shirlington in 1947, while the chain's story concluded in 1979. This keepsake connects a new generation with a regional business remembered by collectors and local history fans. It makes a thoughtful choice for families with ties to Washington and its neighborhood shopping history.
The Frank R. Jelleff Co., commonly known as Jelleff's, was a Washington, D.C., retailer specializing in women's apparel. Frank R. Jelleff founded the company in March 1910 on F Street, N.W., in downtown Washington. Its flagship later stood at 1214–1220 F Street, in the F Street Mall, and closed in early 1973. The company remained family run until 1968, when a group headed by I. Lee Potter bought it from the founder's widow. Potter became chairman, and his father, Alan Potter, served as president. Jelleff's expanded beyond the city: its first suburban store opened at Shirlington Shopping Center in Virginia in December 1947. The chain also operated stores in Silver Spring, Falls Church, Springfield Mall, Tysons Corner Center, and on Connecticut Avenue in Washington, as well as the Little Shop in Bethesda from 1942 to 1969. A Crystal City Underground store opened in September 1976. As the chain closed in 1979, that location continued independently as Fifteen Thirty Five. The Tysons Corner store closed early that year, followed by Connecticut Avenue and Springfield Mall in May and Silver Spring in June. I. Lee Potter remained chairman until the company's closing.
Jelleff's Infant Bodysuit
$19.99
Sale price
$19.99
Regular price
Share a little Washington history with an infant bodysuit inspired by Jelleff's. Frank R. Jelleff founded the apparel company on F Street in 1910, and generations of shoppers came to know its downtown flagship and suburban stores. The first suburban location opened at Shirlington in 1947, while the chain's story concluded in 1979. This keepsake connects a new generation with a regional business remembered by collectors and local history fans. It makes a thoughtful choice for families with ties to Washington and its neighborhood shopping history.
The Frank R. Jelleff Co., commonly known as Jelleff's, was a Washington, D.C., retailer specializing in women's apparel. Frank R. Jelleff founded the company in March 1910 on F Street, N.W., in downtown Washington. Its flagship later stood at 1214–1220 F Street, in the F Street Mall, and closed in early 1973. The company remained family run until 1968, when a group headed by I. Lee Potter bought it from the founder's widow. Potter became chairman, and his father, Alan Potter, served as president. Jelleff's expanded beyond the city: its first suburban store opened at Shirlington Shopping Center in Virginia in December 1947. The chain also operated stores in Silver Spring, Falls Church, Springfield Mall, Tysons Corner Center, and on Connecticut Avenue in Washington, as well as the Little Shop in Bethesda from 1942 to 1969. A Crystal City Underground store opened in September 1976. As the chain closed in 1979, that location continued independently as Fifteen Thirty Five. The Tysons Corner store closed early that year, followed by Connecticut Avenue and Springfield Mall in May and Silver Spring in June. I. Lee Potter remained chairman until the company's closing.
| NB (0-3M) | 6M | 12M | 18M | 24M | |
| Width, in | 7.50 | 9.00 | 10.00 | 11.00 | 12.00 |
| Length, in | 10.75 | 11.76 | 12.75 | 13.75 | 14.75 |
| Sleeve length, in | 2.52 | 2.76 | 2.99 | 3.23 | 3.50 |
Product features
- 100% combed ringspun cotton for solid colors (lightweight 4.5 oz/yd²)
- Side seams for better shape retention
- Ribbed knit binding for soft, flexible neck and sleeve openings
- Matching plastic crotch snaps for easy diaper changes
- Tear-away label and REACH compliant materials
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Do not dry clean
- Do not iron