Rare 1940s Intarsia Cotton Wide Waist and 34 similar items

Rare vintage 1940s intarsia knit sweater in green, rust, and cream, with bold geometric patterning reminiscent of argyle. Long sleeves, ribbed cuffs, and a 4" wide waistband in fitted 40s silhouette. A true WWII-era knit, worked in cotton yarn. Condition Very good vintage condition. Clean, with minimal wear for its age. Sold as found. Provenance Note This sweater comes from the same estate where a rare 1940s lobster intarsia sweater was previously sourced (already sold). Intarsia knits from this era are highly collectible for their whimsical, graphic motifs and scarcity ? most were handmade or custom-ordered in small runs. Style Aesthetics ? WWII-era knitwear ? Rare collector intarsia ? Sustainable vintage cotton Styling Tips Pair with high-waisted wool trousers for a period-accurate 1940s look. Style with jeans and loafers for heritage Americana streetwear. Display as part of a knitwear or textile collection. Measurements (laid flat) Pit to Pit: 17?20" Waistband: 12?15" (4" ribbed) Shoulders: 16" Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 20" Length (shoulder to hem): 21" Approx. Modern Size Best fits XS (US Women?s 0?2 / Men?s 32 chest). Fit Guide Designed as a slim fit. Works best for 32?34" chest. Fabric / Materials 100% Cotton Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? hand-finished WWII-era cotton knit, not fast fashion. Costuming CTA Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, or if you're in a hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via UPS or FedEx! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!