Date on this Ballantyne Camel Hair Cardigan?

[Tim__mk85]

Hi, i am thinking 1950's judging by the label. Not too sure, anyone can shed some light on this?

I'm reading old Ballantynes are among the best in knitwear. I consider 1950's quite old. Love to hear from you!

Thanks!

 

[Jen S]

A picture of the whole sweater would be helpful. And yes, these older Ballantyne sweaters are fantastically high quality. Any sweater you buy today going to be around in 65 years…?

 

[Tim__mk85]

A picture of the whole sweater would be helpful. And yes, these older Ballantyne sweaters are fantastically high quality. Any sweater you buy today going to be around in 65 years…?

Ofcourse, here they are. Interested to hear your thoughts. This is all i have atm

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

I think it may be from early 1960s. Let's see what other think. Lovely sweater!

 

[Shusteroo]

Hi there, lovely cardigan. You are right that Ballantyne were renowned worldwide for the quality of their knitwear. Ballantyne Sportswear was founded in 1921, with a dedicated knitwear factory, however the Ballantyne family had played a leading role in Scotland's textile industry for several hundred years prior.

I would estimate this as circa late 1960s/70s. This website has some interesting information about their history - under the 'Late 1960s' heading it mentions that "Natural fibres other than wool were investigated – camel hair, vicuna and alpaca included."

 

[Tim__mk85]

Thank you, that is really interesting! I picked this up for 65 euros online. Waiting now to see it in real life and to feel the quality for myself. First Ballantyne purchase!

 

[Jen S]

Yes, late 60s would be my guess. I love the way the pockets blend into the hem. I suspect it will last you another 55 years!

 

[retro ruth]

I was thinking the precision of ‘100%’ for fabric content denotes later than 1950s, and fits more with later decades. Eg in the 50s you might see ‘All wool’ on a label, but I don’t think I’ve seen numerical values until later, when fabric content labelling starts to be more regulated.

Late 60s or thereabouts seems right.

 

[Shusteroo]

Thank you, that is really interesting! I picked this up for 65 euros online. Waiting now to see it in real life and to feel the quality for myself. First Ballantyne purchase!

It looks in great condition, so that seems a good price. It should be lovely and warm, I hope you enjoy wearing it!

 

[Ranch Queen Vintage]

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Great find! With your permission, we'd like to add this label to our Label Resource. This would be the first non-cashmere label represented.

 

[Tim__mk85]

Great find! With your permission, we'd like to add this label to our Label Resource. This would be the first non-cashmere label represented.

Absolutely, glad to contribute

 

[retro ruth]

Looking at the ballantyne label resource entry, I see my assertion about 100% wording not being used in 1950s is completely wrong

 

[Ranch Queen Vintage]

Absolutely, glad to contribute

Thanks! Just let me know how you'd like to be credited.

 

[Tim__mk85]

Thanks! Just let me know how you'd like to be credited.

Ah thats very thoughtful. My username is fine, thanks