Late Victorian sport sweater, used

  Sport sweaters were popular in ther 90s, and were used for a variety of persuits - from walking, cycling, mountaneering - whenever a comfy and warm  garment was needed.

 This model is our prototype!

This was the first sweater  I commissioned  as an experiment from my knitting friend!

 It was based on the existing gartment from circa 1895 ( met museum)

 It mirrors the original garment closely, including the buttoned up shoulders and neck. The shoulders , for convenience are sewn shut anyway, but the neck buttons up.

  Features.

 *  hand knitted in quality wool yarn, with mother of pearl buttons.

* voluminous sleeves, to be worn as they are - or to accomodate sleeve supports.

* knitwear - so streatchy! The sport sweaters from the era were still worn over a corset and the sweater is made to fit a corsetted form

 * size UK size 12-14, stretchy. ideal  for  chest 38"-43", waist 28"-35"

* It has been used for a couple of photoshoots and then worn for a few hours once - no damage, very good condition!