Date this Cowichan Style Knit Jacket?

[JezebelAmazon]

Hello all, I snagged this from a garage sale. I'm thinking it's 40s or early 50s.
There is no label (could be home knit) but the zipper says flash on the pull and says Canada on the back. Anyone have any idea? Am I close or no dice?

 

[themerchantsofvintage]

Fabulous sweater!

No help on the date, but wanted to say this is not a true Cowichan sweater. The Cowichan sweaters are made in British Columbia by the First Nations. They have very distinctive patterns and use only natural coloured wool.

 

[northstarvintage]

It's from from a Mary Maxim pattern.

http://mikepeaches.com/sweaters/pages/sv80a1_JPG.htm

I LOVE it!

 

[themerchantsofvintage]

Great sleuthing, Susan!

 

[Jonathan]

I blogged about Mary Maxim a year ago... here is the link: http://kickshawproductions.com/blog/?p=408

I have several of the leaflet catalogues and this pattern isn't in the early ones, so I think if its 50s, its just barely 50s, but more likely early 60s.

 

[lostnowfoundvintage]

and aren't Cowichans knit in one piece without attached sleeves whereas Mary Maxims and other similar sweaters would have the attached sleeves.

 

[lostnowfoundvintage]

and Jonathan I saw that fur swim suit get favored by someone in my circle. That is quite an interesting piece and I'd love to know who wore it and what they wore it for! Reminds me of something Jane would wear for Tarzan as that is how my thoughts run...