A delightful vintage c.1940s hand knitted jumper made from fine, soft wool in bottle green with stripes of red, yellow, blue & grey. It has short sleeves with shaped heads, a ribbed round neck with scalloped edge, & deep ribbed waistband; it fastens on both shoulders with lots of small red early plastic buttons.
Please study the photographs carefully - they form an important part of the description.
Size: Suggested UK S/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):
NB: There is some stretch to the knit, hence the size range:
Bust: 17 1/2" relaxed, 19" fully stretched (44.4cm - 48.2cm) Shoulder width seam to seam: 15 1/4" (38.6cm) Width at hem (waist): 11 1/2" relaxed - 14 1/2" fully stretched (29.2cm - 36.8cm) Sleeve length underarm to cuff: 5 1/2" (14cm) Cuff opening: 4 3/4" relaxed, 7" stretched (12cm - 17.8cm) Length (neck back to hem): 19" (48.2cm)
Condition: In very good condition, with light overall surface wear - there is slight matting at the armpits - 5 of the buttons are slightly different to the others. 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.
