At Catseye Vintage is this lovely deep peach angora / lambswool blend cardigan sweater embellished with hand beaded iridescent white glass beads and faux pearls.
Made in Hong Kong ~ Circa late 1950s or early 1960s.
Please take a look at the enlarged versions of the photographs to see closeup views of the beauty and workmanship of this sweater.
Gorgeous deep peach super soft lambswool / angora blend is heavily embellished with exquisite hand beading done with hundreds of faux pearls, and iridescent white glass beads around the sleeve cuffs, neckline and running down both sides of the front and around the bottom in a lovely scalloped design as pictured.
Fastens down the center front with hidden silver tone metal hooks and eyes.
The front and back bodice are lined with white silk. The sleeves are unlined.
Designer label - "Made in Hong Kong " "Fully Fashioned ~ Superior". "70% Lambswood, 20% Angora, 10% Nylon".
CONDITION:
Vintage Excellent with no issues at all ~ No loose, missing or broken beads, no pills, stains, odors, discoloration, fading, rips, holes, or tears.
Gently worn and very well cared for.
Freshly cleaned and ready to wear.
There is no size tag. Based on the measurements below, I'd say this lovely sweater would best fit a modern size medium to large.
MEASUREMENTS - Taken Flat and Unstretched
Shoulders: 14-1/4" Across
Sleeves: 24-1/2"
Bust: 40" Underarm to Underarm
Sweater Bottom: 32-1/2" Unstretched
Length: 25" Center Back to Sweater Bottom
Very beautiful and luxurious ~ exquisite workmanship in a stunning color.
I have purchased and sold these hand beaded cardigan sweaters for several years and this is the only peach one I have ever seen. A rare beauty and wonderful addition to any vintage sweater collection.
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