1950s Black Wool Knit Button Cardigan Sweater, Unisex

The epitome of a classic staple. This 1950s wool knit cardigan buttons up the front and wears soft and light, equal parts beatnik cool and old film star ease. Cut clean and unisex, it slips between wardrobes without a second thought; layer it, belt it, throw it over everything. A true vintage workhorse. Bought from the legendary collection at La France, Ybor.

The 1950s was the golden age of the knit cardigan, when wool sweaters moved from utility to icon on the backs of jazz singers, students and screen sirens alike. Mid century knits like this were built to last, their dense wool and tidy construction surviving decades of wear. An unlabelled survivor whose value is in the making.

Estimated era: 1950s, roughly seventy years old, read from the knit, the buttons, the tag font, and the construction. Verified by La France, Ybor.
Materials: Wool
Measurements: Length 25", Chest 22", Waist 19", Hips 19"
Size: 42 (XL). Would best fit a S / M as oversized and a L / XL regular
Model is a size 4 (S/M), 5'11, 26" waist, 38.5" hips.

Patina note: One of one. Carrying the soft patina that only time can give; significant flaws are always detailed above.