Childrens Original Vintage 1940s Hand Knitted Waistcoat Fair Isle velvet and scattered along the hem

and scattered along the hem

In good condition overall - there are 2 faint water or grease marks to the right front bodice (circled) - some greyish discolouration at the neck edges & a tint fray at the top right neck -some small snags & repairs to the sleeves (arrowed) - some wear & fraying to the cuff rouleau loops - subtle discolouration to the armpits  - the zip is a modern replacement - on looking inside some of the seam edges are tufty & frayed

Size: Labelled EU 44

Sleeve width at widest point (armpit level): 5 1/8" (13cm)

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Childrens Original Vintage 1940s Hand Knitted Waistcoat Fair Isle velvet and scattered along the hemA delightful vintage c. 1940s hand knitted Fair Isle waistcoat with an overall geometric pattern in brown, green, yellow & red on a marled light brown background on the front, & plain chocolate brown back; the yarn is quite soft and feels like pure wool. It has a high round neck, ribbed waistband with shirring elastic at the back, & fastens with 8 tortoiseshell effect early plastic buttons. Please study the photographs carefully they form an important