Help With Dating Cotton Sweater

[PastPiecesVintage]

It is knitted with cotton yarn and fully lined. The buttons have been removed and the button holes have been sewn up. When I bought it, I was thinking 1950s because of the color and pattern. There are no tags of any kind to offer a clue. I'm doubting myself about the date and would like other opinions. What would this design be called? Thanks for your help.

 

[Robin of Frocksley]

This reminds me very much of some 70s sweaters I have owned. The design looks "tribal" inspired. If you google "vintage 70s tribal sweater" a number of images come up of sweaters similar in style to yours. Hope some more folks can help!

 

[cmpollack]

Can you show us a close up of the button holes, Diana? And... how many are there? That might be a clue.

I know Southwestern/Native American pattern sweaters were popular in the 70s, but the pretty colorway of this one seems unusual. As does the lining!

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

The pattern reminds me a lot of those old Beacon or Pendleton robes or dressing gowns.

The styling of your jacket make me think of the late 70s or early 80s though.

 

[PastPiecesVintage]

The brown colorway and acetate lining made me think 50s at first. The fact that it's cotton threw me off and I began doubting it was 50s. Then I began to wonder if it *was* a Ralph Lauren production. I've searched RL sweaters, but nothing like this comes up. It has 4 buttonholes. Looking closer at the lining, it does look like it was hand sewn in, perhaps to retain the shape? I don't want to list it until I can pin down a date.

Thanks!

 

[PastPiecesVintage]

Another question. Should I open up the buttonholes and put buttons on it?