#7029 $650
Hong Kong beaded sweater, 1950s
Sweaters are a great choice for the collector who appreciates the art of hand beading but wants a garment that can stand some wear. The hand beading in Hong Kong in the 1950s was known for superior styling and finish.
The beading art is spectacular, both for the abundance of beads and the superior quality of the work. The three-dimensional effects, achieved by using ropes of glass beads to form flowers and leaves, amplifies the brilliant color.
How delightful to greet the coming of spring with this lovely floral sweater! A closer look will reveal myriad combinations of opaque beads, iridescent beads, and metallic beads. John Milton's famous poem Lycidas limns in words what our anonymous beading artistic accomplished in costume:
Bring the the tufted crow-toe, pale jessamine, the white pink, and the pansy freaked with jet, the glowing violet, the musk rose, and the well-attired woodbine...
This beauty was made from a finely knit blend of lamb's wool, rabbit hair, and nylon and is totally lined with black silk. The edges are bound with black satin. The sweater closes in front with concealed hooks.
The sweater is as versatile as it is beautiful. Wear it with jeans or for an evening cover.
The condition is excellent.
The size is marked 36.
It measures: 42" circumference, 20" from shoulder to hem, and 17
1/2" sleeve length.
