Vintage c. 1940s? handknit - Tyrolean style cardigan corsage The body of the dress

The body of the dress is suspended from the shoulders using a more durable rayon type support fabric in a matching shade

Waist 32” but belt to fit

There is some faint colour variation to the eau de nil lining

This would look beautiful with fresh flowers or greenery twined around the frame

Vintage c. 1940s? handknit - Tyrolean style cardigan corsage The body of the dressHard to date this for certain, but a very traditional tyrolean style embroidered cardigan, with original mother of Pearl buttons and decorative tassels. Sleeve heads are slightly puffed and its a fairly fitted 8 10 UK approx. There are some old repairs, not an exact match in colour but secure. Please see photos I did do a burn test as I couldnt decide if dk wool or acrylic blend if there is any manmade content it didnt show in the test (all just