A very nice vintage 1940s or 1950s hand-knitted waistcoat or sleeveless cardigan, with a chevron striped pattern on the front in rusty red on an oatmeal/beige background & a plain back. It fastens with 4 plastic cat-eye buttons; the yarns feel like pure wool.
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Size: Suggested UK M. Shown on a mannequin with a 36" bust (Please check measurements below) All measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate (with approx. metric equivalent): Bust pit to pit: relaxed 18 1/2” - stretched 19 1/4" (47cm - 48.8cm) Shoulder to shoulder: 15” (38.1cm) Arm opening: 9 3/4" (24.8cm) Waist: 16 1/4" (41.3cm) Back length from nape to hem: 18 3/4” (47.6cm) Width at hem: 17” (43cm)
Condition: In excellent condition, with light wear overall & slight matting at the armpits Has been carefully hand washed & steamed prior to listing,
Returns: I do my very best to carefully list/illustrate any flaws I find. This item is sold as is - no returns unless the item has been grossly misrepresented. Please check the above measurements and compare to a similar garment of your own before buying - no refund offered for items that don’t fit.
