Size 10 1940s Sweater Girl Dress Set - 40s 50s Cardigan & Skirt - Black Nubby Wool with Peter Pan Collar, Deco Buttons, Knit Skirt - Bust 39

A classic black 1940s sweater girl's dress! This pin-up style knit set includes a black wool cardigan and matching A-line skirt. The cardigan has a nubby Peter Pan collar, ribbed V-yoke, and 3/4 sleeves. Wool skirt is a slim A-line in a pebbled texture with fluted ribbing. Late 40s to early 50s.

Ladies' Size
8 to 10

Measurements
Sweater: Bust 39, Waist 29 to 30; Sleeve Length approx 16, Neck to Hem 20.5 Inches
Skirt: Waist 27 to 32, Hip 37 to 38; Length 28.5 Inches

Era
1940s

Label
" Created by / Chevy Chase / KNITWEAR MILLS, INC " at back neck

Materials
Black wool knit in a variety of patterns - an openwork scalloped texture at the collar, a ribbed pattern to the yoke and skirt, and an evenly nubby design to the majority of the set

Closure
Black Deco style plastic buttons on cardigan, neck to hem; elasticized waist on skirt

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Very fine, the label is very yellowed, the wool knit is terrific

Washing Instructions
Dry clean in a net bag; or lukewarm hand wash (no agitation), shape and dry flat, steam if needed

Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.

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