{"product_id":"1940s-50s-varsity-knit-cardigan-with-chenille-letter-patch","title":"1940s–50s Varsity Knit Cardigan with Chenille Letter Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare mid-century varsity knit cardigan dating to the late 1940s–1950s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnitted in heavyweight wool with a button front, ribbed cuffs and hem, and traditional varsity details including a chenille letter patch, athletic motif appliqué, and chain-stitched name embroidery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarlier than the more commonly seen leather sleeve varsity jackets, knitted pieces like this were worn as everyday school wear. \u003c\/span\u003e A rare and \u003cspan\u003eincredibly well preserved piece of American mid-century sportswear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: late 1940s–1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: wool knit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour: navy with orange detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButton front closure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChenille letter patch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAthletic motif appliqué\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChain-stitched name embroidery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRibbed cuffs and hem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cardigan appears hardly worn, if at all with no visible signs of use. The knit remains crisp and even throughout, with strong elasticity at the cuffs and hem, and no thinning, pilling, or wear to the body. All patches and embroidery are exceptionally well preserved. An unusually clean example for its age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSizing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest fits a size M \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(comfortably fits the large mannequin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChest- 53 cm (unstretched)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoulder- 50 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeve- 58 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength- 78 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cardigan has been professionally cleaned and pressed and is ready to be worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturns are always welcome \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bring Out Your Dead Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Male \/ Adults \/ Long","offer_id":56095772704934,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0134\/files\/6917B335-BFDF-4DBA-A8C9-DAA1FF5CA376.jpg?v=1779571103","url":"https:\/\/bringoutyourdead1.myshopify.com\/products\/1940s-50s-varsity-knit-cardigan-with-chenille-letter-patch","provider":"Bring Out Your Dead Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}