Infant's Sweater

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Mildred B. Yale (American, 1907 - 1997)

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown

Date1937-1948

MediumHand-knitted synthetic yarn and synthetic ribbon

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 7 3/4 x 18 1/2in. (19.7 x 47cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Allen R. Yale

Object number1985.94.7

DescriptionInfant's sweater of pale green, soft yarn. It covers the arms and across the back only. It is knitted in a rectangle in garter stitch, with 1 1/4 inch of ribbing on each end. The ends are then folded horizontally into the center and sewn together for the length of the ribbing only, forming cuffs for the wrists. A pale blue ribbon is woven through the knitting along the top edge to tie around the neck.

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