Name: 50s handknit wool cardigan with mink fur collar
Brand: unsigned
Price: 148.00 USD
Availability: InStock

50s handknit wool cardigan with mink fur collar

vintage | unsigned

$148.00 USD

1 left

the look

sourced from italy, this midcentury hand knit cardigan reflects the postwar domestic craft movement, when skilled home knitters produced garments that rivaled boutique quality. the relaxed shawl silhouette, waist tie, and patch pockets align with 1950s leisurewear, while the mink fur collar adds a distinctly luxurious, era-specific contrast rooted in postwar prosperity. mother of pearl buttons and the uneven, organic knit texture point to careful hand construction rather than factory production.

details

era: 1950s
designer: unsigned
origin: italy
design: hand knit wool cardigan with a medium-weight, natural beige yarn. shawl neckline finished with a stitched-in mink fur collar. long sleeves with textured knit cuffs. front button closure with mother of pearl buttons. two front patch pockets. detachable self-knit waist tie threaded through side openings. unlined. construction shows slight variation in stitch tension consistent with hand knitting.
condition: very good: even knit structure with no holes or thinning observed. fur collar remains full and supple with minor natural variation in pile. buttons intact and secure. no visible stains or repairs.
size & fit: best fits a modern medium to large depending on desired drape.
flat measurements: bust 22 inches, waist 21 inches, hips 22 inches, length 27 inches, sleeve length 23 inches

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