Infant's Sweater
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mildred B. Yale
(American, 1907 - 1997)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1940-1945
MediumHand-knit synthetic yarn and mother of pearl buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center back length x width with arms outstretched): 9 x 18 3/8in. (22.9 x 46.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Allen R. Yale
DescriptionInfant's sweater of pale green soft yarn with a shiny fleck. The neckline is square, and the center front is embroidered with pink rose buds and white buds with green leaves arranged in four diamond shapes. The sweater opens the length of the center back and fastens with four small mother of pearl buttons. The sleeves are long and straight. The body of the sweater is knit in stockinette stitch, with the edges of each pattern piece knit in garter stitch.
Object number1985.94.6
On View
Not on view1960-1969
Mariett Bradley Brockett