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Heritage Mah Jongg Baby Bodysuit - The Three Dragons

Heritage Mah Jongg Baby Bodysuit - The Three Dragons

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Why do American players call the white dragon soap? Because the plain blank tile looked like a bar of soap. The name stuck, even after most sets added a border.

Every family has its own funny words, and this one has soap. Put the dragons on the new baby, then watch the grandmother explain the nickname to anyone who will listen. It is a sweet, slightly silly gift for a player's family.

White dragons were originally plain blank tiles. American players looked at one and saw a bar of soap, and no one has pinned down the first person to say so. The Chinese name, meanwhile, simply means white board.

Plastic sets changed the picture. Their backs could be mistaken for a blank face, so makers added a black rectangular border. The nickname outlived the look. Today most white dragons have a frame, and players still call them soap. It is a lovely lesson for a child: a good name can last longer than the thing itself.

Soft combed ring-spun cotton in solid colors, with ribbed binding and snaps that make changes simple, sized newborn to 24 months. A tear-away label keeps it gentle. Wash cold, tumble low, avoid chlorine bleach and do not iron.


QUICK FACTS — MAH JONGG BABY BODYSUIT — THE THREE DRAGONS

Series: Heritage Mah Jongg, from The Mah Jongg Collection

Design: The Three Dragons — the three dragon tiles, red, green and white, carved in aged bone, drawn in the engraved style of an old set, printed artwork

Blank: 100% combed ring-spun cotton bodysuit, plastic snaps, ribbed neckline (heathers contain polyester)

Care: wash cold, non-chlorine bleach only if needed, tumble dry low, do not iron

Colors: 5 offered

Sizes: NB (0-3M), 6M, 12M, 18M, 24M

Made to order in the USA



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Every item is made to order, so please check the size chart on this page before you buy. Women's fitted tees run small; size up for a looser fit. Caps are one size with an adjustable strap.

How are items made and when will they arrive?

We make each item to order using premium blanks, embroidery and soft-hand prints. Production takes 2-5 business days (weekends and holidays excluded), then 4-10 days in transit via USPS, UPS or FedEx to U.S. addresses; most orders arrive within 6-15 business days. You'll get a tracking link the moment it ships. Any current shipping offer is shown in the bar at the top of every page and applies automatically at checkout, no code needed.

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How do I care for my item?

Apparel: wash cold, inside out, with like colors; no bleach; tumble dry low or hang dry. Embroidered pieces: iron inside out to protect the stitching. Caps: spot clean. Printed glasses and water bottles: hand wash only, no dishwasher, so the artwork lasts. Mugs and engraved glasses are dishwasher safe. Any item-specific care notes are in the description above.

Who makes this?

Merlin Classics is a small Connecticut brand making original retro designs for the towns people love. Every piece is printed, embroidered or engraved to order in the USA, and the business supports hunger relief in the communities our collections celebrate.