1960s Wool Sweater with Border Stripes

Dates to the 1960s

Chunky wool knit in black with pumpkin and avocado border stripes along the sleeve bottoms and sweep

Fasten with plastic buttons through wonderful “doilies” over the button holes matching back to the border stripes.

Maker: Unknown. Label had been cut out by a previous owner.

Condition: Very good. One very light spot on the pumpkin stripe on the wearer’s right front . See photos. Freshly hand washed and dried flat, arrives clean and ready to wear.

Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.

Size: looks to best suit a modern Small with ease or a fitted Medium. Please use measurements below.

Neck: 17”

Shoulder: 15.25”

Bust: 38” relaxed (stretches to around 48”)

Waist: 31” relaxed (stretches to around 46”)

Length from Shoulder to Hem: 21.5”

Sleeve length: 17.5” underarm 23” overarm

bicep: 13” relaxed (stretches to around 17”)

Sleeve Cuff Opening: 8” relaxed (stretches to around 11”)

Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip

Has not been clipped on model

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