L. S. Ayres & Company Infant Bodysuit
Black / NB (0-3M)
$19.99
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$19.99
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Share a little Indianapolis history with the next generation through this L. S. Ayres Infant Bodysuit. Lyman S. Ayres founded the company in 1872, beginning a story that grew from a dry-goods store into a familiar name for Indiana families. Its downtown flagship, welcoming Tea Room, and holiday displays became part of local tradition, while branches brought Ayres to more communities. A sweet keepsake for families with ties to the city, former shoppers, and collectors of department-store history.
Founded in Indianapolis in 1872 by Lyman S. Ayres, L. S. Ayres & Company began as a dry-goods store, first operating as N. R. Smith and Ayres. The Ayres name appeared in 1874, and the business moved to West Washington Street in 1875. Its eight-story flagship at One West Washington Street opened in 1905 and grew into a major downtown complex. Known especially for women’s fashions, its Tea Room, holiday displays, and value-focused basement store, Ayres later expanded into Indiana shopping centers. Acquisitions added Bressmer’s in Springfield, Illinois, and Kaufman-Straus and Wolf & Dessauer in Kentucky and Indiana. Its Ayr-Way discount chain began in 1961; the stores later became Target locations. Associated Dry Goods acquired Ayres in 1972. After The May Department Stores Company acquired that parent in 1986, Ayres locations were reduced and its Indianapolis flagship closed in 1992. The remaining operation joined May’s Famous-Barr division. Following Federated Department Stores’ acquisition of May in 2005, Ayres was dissolved on February 1, 2006, and folded into Macy’s Midwest. The L. S. Ayres name was retired on September 9, 2006, as most stores became Macy’s.
L. S. Ayres & Company Infant Bodysuit
$19.99
Sale price
$19.99
Regular price
Share a little Indianapolis history with the next generation through this L. S. Ayres Infant Bodysuit. Lyman S. Ayres founded the company in 1872, beginning a story that grew from a dry-goods store into a familiar name for Indiana families. Its downtown flagship, welcoming Tea Room, and holiday displays became part of local tradition, while branches brought Ayres to more communities. A sweet keepsake for families with ties to the city, former shoppers, and collectors of department-store history.
Founded in Indianapolis in 1872 by Lyman S. Ayres, L. S. Ayres & Company began as a dry-goods store, first operating as N. R. Smith and Ayres. The Ayres name appeared in 1874, and the business moved to West Washington Street in 1875. Its eight-story flagship at One West Washington Street opened in 1905 and grew into a major downtown complex. Known especially for women’s fashions, its Tea Room, holiday displays, and value-focused basement store, Ayres later expanded into Indiana shopping centers. Acquisitions added Bressmer’s in Springfield, Illinois, and Kaufman-Straus and Wolf & Dessauer in Kentucky and Indiana. Its Ayr-Way discount chain began in 1961; the stores later became Target locations. Associated Dry Goods acquired Ayres in 1972. After The May Department Stores Company acquired that parent in 1986, Ayres locations were reduced and its Indianapolis flagship closed in 1992. The remaining operation joined May’s Famous-Barr division. Following Federated Department Stores’ acquisition of May in 2005, Ayres was dissolved on February 1, 2006, and folded into Macy’s Midwest. The L. S. Ayres name was retired on September 9, 2006, as most stores became Macy’s.
| 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
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Product information: Rabbit Skins 4424, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For children, Made in India
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Do not iron, Do not dry clean