Size 14 Cashmere Cardigan - 1950s Cobalt Blue Button Front Sweater - Nautical Ribbon - Luxury Knit - Large 50s 60s Sailor Style - Bust 48

An exceptionally fine cashmere cardigan from the mid-late 1950s, this cobalt blue sweater has nautical theme ribbon framing the button front. The hand-applied ribbon shows life preservers and semaphore flags in a quaint maritime brocade. Cardigan has bracelet-length sleeves and fine ribbed edges.

Ladies' Size
14 to 16

Measurements
Bust 48, Waist up to 34; Shoulder to Shoulder approx 16, Sleeve Length approx 20.5, Neck to Hem 23.75 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
Unmarked cashmere, factory made, no labels

Materials
Cobalt blue cashmere knit, lightweight and marvelously soft; nautical novelty theme rayon ribbon is white, red, matching blue, and canary yellow

Closure
Center front polished shell buttons, neck to hem

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Lovely condition, barely worn, has an extra button in the side seam

Washing Instructions
Dry clean; 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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