Infant's Sweater

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

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

MarkingsWoven label stitched at right side of opening, "Hand Sewn".

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