vintage embroidered sweater

[Aimee]

hello all, recently came across this lovely embroidered piece. hoping to get some input on dating it, thank you!

 

[Midge]

Hi, this is a hard one to date, as it's a traditional style - the type of cardigan you'd wear possibly with a traditional Austrian outfit - like a dirndl for example. I've found a few references to the company from the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 70, and it seems it must have closed before 1988. One article mentions that in 1962, production was split - the sweaters were knitted in one factory in Vienna, and the more complicated hand work, like embroidery, was done in another place. With those English labels, it looks like it was intended for either export or for the tourist trade. 60s to 80s... I see there's a size label half-hidden underneath - what does it say? And what is the bust measurement (unstretched)? The size may help to pin it down a bit further.

 

[Aimee]

Thank you for your help! The tag reads: 34 & the bust measures : 15.5"

 

[Midge]

Thanks. I am on holiday right now so I don't have access to all my old magazines and catalogs with sizing charts. However, this seems fairly small for a size 34. So 60s seems possible. But I'll have a look through my stuff when I get home on Friday.