Late 1940s / Early 1950s Austrian Beaded Wool Cardigan with Batwing Sleeves

Late 1940s / Early 1950s Austrian Beaded Wool Cardigan with Batwing SleevesAn exceptional late 1940s to early 1950s fine wool cardigan, made in Austria and labelled Elsye Strickmoden, Vienna I. This beautifully constructed piece is knitted from a very fine, lightweight wool that strongly resembles merino in handle and softness, with a smooth, breathable feel and no synthetic touch. The cardigan features a softly structured batwing cut through the body, tapering into a wide ribbed waistband that creates a gently bloused

composed of even older textile elements

There are areas of subtle colour inconsistency consistent with vintage suede wear

richly hand-embroidered in vivid threads of yellow

circa 1905–1915

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and delicate symbolic elements

creating a beautifully rippled

For professional cleaning

The neckline is open

ConditionExcellent

The sheerness

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