Visible darning turns this cream letterman cardigan into something deeply individual. Pale grids of repair stitching travel across the shoulders, body and sleeves, alongside a black-and-gold B patch. The mending is the detail to savour: texture, contrast and a history of repair that gives the knit its remarkable presence.
Estimated era: 1960s–1980s
Measurements
Inches, measured flat.
Pit to pit: 17.0"
Collar to hem: 23.0"
Shoulder to cuff: 22.0"
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Condition
Vintage with extensive visible darning, remaining small holes, fraying and wear. All four photographs show the individual repairs and areas of open wear.
