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Vintage clothing generally requires a little more care to clean and look after than modern clothes – but unlike modern clothing, vintage is often made from high quality, durable materials and will last for many more years with proper care. I am experienced when it comes to cleaning vintage, and I include care and/or cleaning recommendations with all purchases from my store.

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Yes – I strive to present my items for sale in their best possible condition. This means that I do any repairs that are required (anything more complicated than a button or hem is done by my tailor), and I also clean the item if it can be cleaned safely. I almost always hand wash cotton dresses, lingerie and nightgowns, and swimsuits, and I condition any leather items such as belts and bags. If an item has been cleaned by me it will be noted in the description. I'm really fussy about the condition of my vintage and excessive cleaning can be sometimes be too harsh on garments and cause them to wear out prematurely. I try to avoid dry cleaning for this reason. If an item has not been cleaned, this will also be noted in the description.

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Items for sale in my store are kept in breathable acid-free cotton storage bags to protect them from light, dust and other hazards. Any wool or cashmere items that come in to my store are cycled through my chest freezer (yes, I have a chest freezer that is just for vintage woollens!) for two weeks to ensure they are free of any potential moth damage.

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Vintage 1950s Cowichan Sweater | XL, Extra Large | Hand Knit Wool Zip-Front Sweater with Poll Hereford Cow or Bull Design, Cattle Rancher

Name: Vintage 1950s Cowichan Sweater | XL, Extra Large | Hand Knit Wool Zip-Front Sweater with Poll Hereford Cow or Bull Design, Cattle Rancher
Brand: CityStoryVintage
SKU: 4331055148
Price: 492.08 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (241 reviews)

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Handpicked by CityStoryVintage
Vintage from the 1950s
Size: XL US letter
Materials: wool, metal zipper

Fantastic original Cowichan sweater in soft warm beige wool yarn with bold red & white Poll Hereford cows or bulls on the front and back. I've never seen another one like it!

* Hand knit
* Shawl collar
* Long sleeves with ribbed cuffs
* Closes with a long metal zipper down the front

There are no fabric content labels, but I did a burn test on some of the fibres and I’m confident in saying that the sweater is made from wool.

Label: None, likely home made
Material: Wool with metal zipper

Measurements
Chest 52" unstretched
Length from mid shoulder 28”
Shoulders approx 19"
Sleeves approx 27.5"

Condition: excellent! Appears barely worn, clean and ready to wear.

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Cost to ship: $17.24
Ships from: Australia

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