Label Help- Round Hill Original

[Emily O]

Hi Everyone,

Need help identifying and find info on this label "Round Hill Original, Greenwich, Conn"

Sweater is 1950s? Hand-painted velvet appliqués. Sweet garden theme. Very unique.

Thanks!

 

[pinky-a-gogo]

That is adorable!

 

[joules]

Really cute!

Just an idea, but perhaps this label was a smallish enterprise, along the lines of Pat Baldwin, whose decorated sweaters were popular in the 50s:
http://thevintagetraveler.wordpress.com/2013/09/24/pat-baldwin-sweater-entrepreneur/

 

[Emily O]

Yes, that was what I was thinking. I could not find any information doing a general search. Are there any other good sites out there other the VFG that could help me? I cannot image anything much better than the knowledgeable folks on these forums, but it never hurts to ask!
Thanks everyone!

 

[joules]

You may have luck searching advertising archives, but that could be a long-shot.
Sometimes, these obscure labels, are more or less lost, in the mists of time.

 

[Pinkcoke]

It reminded me of the Doris Dobson juniors label, with the sewing bobbin.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

I've heard that you could buy these cardigans and embellish them yourself, and the label suggests to me perhaps something like this - a workshop or community group where ladies could get together for sewing activities. The use of the word "Original" with the needle and thread suggests a vintage version of the modern "Made by me with love" sort of labels.

 

[lkranieri]

In two online places I found references to Round Hill Original, Inc. as an organization related to charitable purposes. In the screen print below you see a reference to IRS code 170 (c). I looked it up quickly and found an IRS letter that stated: "Contributions used exclusively for public purposes are deductible under Section 170 (c)(1) of the Code."

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Charming sweater...love the color too!

 

[lkranieri]

Here is more info about the company--which was a non-profit organization:

 

[joules]

Leave it to you, Lynne, to dredge that up. Kudos!

It looks as if Fay Worth, of Round Hill, CT, applied her talents to charitable fund-raising.
As well, it puts the sweater into the 60s, doesn't it?

 

[lkranieri]

From a 1967 article: "ROUND HILL ORIGINALS SETS CHRISTMAS SALE--Round Hill Originals, Inc. of Greenwich Conn., will hold its Christmas sale, "Mistletoe Mart." from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. next Tuesday at the Greenwich Country Club. Proceeds will be used to aid charitable and cultural projects in Greenwich. Mrs. James H. Worth is president of the group...Mrs. Theodore Montague will be in charge of the Round Hill Originals' collection of sweaters, costumes, and dresses..."

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Agree with a '60s date. The '50s versions sat higher on the waist, often had shorter sleeves (three quarters as opposed to full length) and were less boxy.

Good sleuthing Lynne!

 

[carla rey]

Lynn! you are amazing!!

 

[Emily O]

Hey Carla!

Thanks Lynn….I am beginning to think you have a magic vintage wand….thank you for all the feedback! Much appreciated.

 

[carla rey]

Hi Emily!