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
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".
The sweater came in a plastic bag (.2) printed with: "full fashioned/ Blairemoor/ Original/ There is no substitute for a/ Blairemoor/ Original".
Object number2003.27.10.1-.3
MarkingsSweater (.1): Woven label at neck back. Black and red threads on white ground with decoration on left edge, "Classique Continental/ Full Fashioned/ Blairemoor/ Original/ 100% Orlon ® Acrylic RN 17130". Cardboard label stapled to front proper right: "40".Sage-Allen sales tag (.2) removed at time of cataloguing, as it was held on by a pin.
Sales bag (.3): See description.
NotesHistorical Note: According to the sales tag, this sweater originally sold for thirteen dollars.
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