Woman's Sweater with Original Sales Tag and Bag
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Hazel E. Tryon
(1904 - 2003)
RetailerSold by
Sage-Allen
(American)
Clothing MakerMade by
Blairmoor Original
Dateabout 1960
MediumMachine-stitched 100% Orlon Acrylic with glass beads and plastic buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across shoulders): 19 5/8 x 17 1/2in. (49.8 x 44.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the estate of Hazel E. Martino
Object number2003.27.10.1-.3
DescriptionWoman's black orlon cardigan sweater. Nine grey pearlized shank buttons run down the center front closure. Black beads form a stem, leaf, and flower pattern down each side front, with rhinestones at each flower's center. Grograin is used to stabilize the front edges. Black gauze (leno weave) stabilizes the beadwork.
The sweater came in a plastic bag (.2) printed with: "full fashioned/ Blairemoor/ Original/ There is no substitute for a/ Blairemoor/ Original".
NotesHistorical Note: According to the sales tag, this sweater originally sold for thirteen dollars.The sweater came in a plastic bag (.2) printed with: "full fashioned/ Blairemoor/ Original/ There is no substitute for a/ Blairemoor/ Original".
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