Vintage 1950s Hand Knitted Lumberjacket Zip Up Cardigan Sweater Bottle Green M victorian ruching down the centre front

ruching down the centre front to create fullness at the bust

the front fastens with large black early plastic buttons decorated with painted leaves

floral embroidery on the star-shaped neck facing

stretched maximum 4 1/2" (11

Vintage 1950s Hand Knitted Lumberjacket Zip Up Cardigan Sweater Bottle Green M victorian ruching down the centre frontA vintage circa 1950s or early 1960s zip up cardigan or lumberjacket , hand knitted (probably using an earlier pattern judging by the shorter body) from what feels like a mostly wool blend yarn in bottle green colour. Made in a kind of broad rib stitch with bands of plain & fancy knit, it has a ribbed square collar, ribbed waistband & cuffs, & fastens with a silver metal 'Lightning' zip with fantail puller. Please study the photographs carefully they