Jumper
G. Worth
Category
Costume
Date
1920
Materials
Angora
Measurements
565 mm (Length)900 mm (W)880 mm (W)
Collection
Killerton, Devon
NT 1366478
Summary
Woman's jumper knitted in fine angora yarn in a dull terracotta shade. Front, back, sleeve and scarf pieces, five in all. The jumper has a rounded neckline and full-length sleeves. Cuffs and waistband in single-rib (k2,p2), create shaping at waist and lower sleeves. Scarf tie at neckline and main body of jumper knitted in garter stitch. Front and back sides decorated with knitted stripes in white, black, blue and yellow. Neckline reinforced with crocheted edge. Scarf tie sewn to back neck edge only. Label at back neck seam; 'G Worth' label appears to be genuine, but possibly later date.
Makers and roles
G. Worth