Condition:
Excellent vintage condition – no significant flaws, stains, or damage. Minor signs of age consistent with its handmade nature.
Key Features:
- Material: Hand-knitted wool, soft and warm.
- Pattern: Bobble knit texture with delicate white and navy embroidery.
- Fastening: Ornate vintage metal buttons.
- Style: Cropped and fitted silhouette, ideal for layering over dresses or high-waisted trousers.
- Colour: Vibrant cherry red with decorative detailing.
- Era: Late 1940s to early 1950s.
Background of the Fabric/Style/Era:
This rare 1940s hand-knitted bobble cardigan exemplifies post-war craftsmanship, when clothing was often made by hand with care and creativity. The intricate bobble texture, floral embroidery, and ornate buttons highlight a unique blend of artistry and practicality. Designed during a time when fashion was both resourceful and expressive, this cardigan is a timeless statement piece for vintage knitwear collectors and slow-fashion advocates.
Size Information:
- Measurements (taken flat):
- Shoulder Width: 46 cm (18 inches)
- Sleeve Length: 57 cm (22.5 inches)
- Chest (Bust): 103 cm (40.5 inches)
- Garment Length: 50 cm (19.5 inches)
- Modern Sizing Equivalent:
- UK: 8–12 (Women’s) | 34–38 (Men’s)
- US: 4–8 (Women’s) | 34–38 (Men’s)
- EU: 36–40 (Women’s) | 44–48 (Men’s)
- Model Reference:
Model is 167 cm (5’6”) tall and typically wears a UK size 8 (US 4, EU 36). The cardigan fits with a relaxed, slightly oversized vintage silhouette on her.
Materials:
Hand-knitted wool (exact composition unknown, soft and insulating).
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Order online with worldwide shipping, or collect and try on in-store at Gong Nong Bing Vintage, 68 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0BB. £1 admin fee applies to in-store collection.
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