50s handknit wool cardigan with mink fur collar avon 60% rayon / 40% silk

60% rayon / 40% silk

Likely produced in the late 1970s or early 1980s

925 THAILAND with maker mark

waist 16 in

this 70s piece captures the charm of western-core and boho styling

50s handknit wool cardigan with mink fur collar avon 60% rayon / 40% silksourced from italy, this midcentury hand knit cardigan reflects the postwar domestic craft movement, when skilled home knitters produced garments that rivaled boutique quality. the relaxed shawl silhouette, waist tie, and patch pockets align with 1950s leisurewear, while the mink fur collar adds a distinctly luxurious, era specific contrast rooted in postwar prosperity. mother of pearl buttons and the uneven, organic knit texture point to careful hand