{"product_id":"1940s-50s-hand-knitted-wool-vest-folk-stripe-knit","title":"1940s-50s Hand-Knitted Wool Vest | Folk Stripe Knit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully preserved hand-knitted wool vest, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1940s-early 1950s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best is made of traditional folk-style striping and a dense, textured wool knit. The construction shows signs of domestic hand-craft: hand-worked buttonholes, hand-seamed panels, and a separately knitted button band. These details are characteristic of mid-century home knitting and are rare to find in such intact condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe buttons appear to be later replacements, which is common for garments of this age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vest is in excellent vintage condition. A small area has been professionally restored, leaving no visible trace. There is a small hole in the right pocket lining. Please see photographs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: c. 1940s–early 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Wool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction: Hand-knitted; hand-seamed; hand-worked buttonholes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure: Button front (buttons are later replacements)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage condition; professionally restored\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Likely domestic \/ cottage knit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFit \u0026amp; Measurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest fits S- M\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBust-  48 cm stretched\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArm- 17 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength- 54 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaist- 43 cm stretched \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: As with all vintage knits, please allow for minor variation due to hand construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry clean recommended or gentle cold hand wash with wool-safe detergent. Lay flat to dry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vest has been professionally cleaned and pressed and is ready to be worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReturns are always welcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bring Out Your Dead Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Unisex \/ Adults \/ Sleeveless","offer_id":56046034550950,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0134\/files\/BBDF8DC5-E50A-4774-85CF-EC350B3F835E.jpg?v=1780028265","url":"https:\/\/bringoutyourdead1.myshopify.com\/products\/1940s-50s-hand-knitted-wool-vest-folk-stripe-knit","provider":"Bring Out Your Dead Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}