A vintage reproduction cardigan jacket, recently hand knitted using an original 1940s pattern from vintage "Husky" all wool yarn in a dark bottle green colour. Knitted in a chain pattern stitch, it has a round neck, long sleeves with padded, squared off heads, ribbed waistband & cuffs; the front fastens with 7 original vintage blue wooden ball buttons with painted floral decorations.
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Size: Suggested UK S Shown on a mannequin with a 36" bust & it was a close fit on her All measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate (with approx. metric equivalent): NB: The knit has some stretch, hence the size range - Bust approx: 17" relaxed - 19" stretched (43.2cm - 48.2cm) Waist: 14" relaxed - 16" stretched (35.5cm - 40.6cm) Width at hem: 15" relaxed - 18" stretched (38.2cm - 45.7cm) Shoulder width seam to seam approx.: 14 1/2" (36.8cm) Sleeve length underarm to cuff: 19 1/2" (49.5cm) Sleeve width at widest point (armpit level): relaxed 5 1/2", fully stretched: 7" (17.8 cm) Length (neck back to hem): 22 1/2" (57.2cm)
Condition: In very good condition with some minor overall bobbling - some minor paint loss to the buttons. Has been carefully hand washed & steamed prior to listing.
