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Boho Rust Sweater Dress Sailor Pullover and Midi Skirt Set - M, 1970s

$495

£374.92

€430.58

CA$693.66

A$754.14

CHF 399.85

MX$9,040.28

NOK 5,081.87

SEK 4,655.68

DKK 3,218.03

About the Item

A member of the Royal Society of Arts, fiber artist Kay Cosserat was one of the most prominent and decorated knitwear designers of the 20th century. Her untimely death left few pieces in circulation, and most are currently housed in the Victoria Albert Museum's permanent collection. This ensemble is a beautiful example of her muted, comfortable aesthetic and represents sweater dressing at its artistic best. Matching vintage cocoon pullover top and skirt of open weave knit mohair. Oversized top features dropped bishop sleeves, gathered elastic waistband and 7” sailor collar; pullover construction with no closures of any kind. Matching skirt with gathered elastic waist and slightly flared hemline; pull-on construction with no closures of any kind. Both pieces unlined. fabric: mohair, nylon, wool noteworthy: dry clean only repairs: none condition: excellent measurements: •top• collar: 7” at widest shoulders: 19” (dropped) sleeve: 22” from shoulder, 16” from underarm sleeve circumference: 17” at upper arm, 9” (unstretched) at elastic wrist bust: to 58” waist: 26” unstretched to 48” fully stretched length: 19” from shoulder, 12” from underarm •skirt• waist: 28” unstretched to 46” fully stretched hips: to 64” length: 30” sweep: 98” label: Kay Cosserat (Made in England) size: one size only; comparable to modern size medium

Designer:
Kay Cosserat
Brand:
Kay Cosserat
Dimensions:
Marked Size: one size; compare to size M (US)Bust: 58 in (147.32 cm)Waist: 28 in (71.12 cm)Hip: 64 in (162.56 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 49 in (124.46 cm)
Style:
Sweater Dress (In the Style Of)
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
1970-1979
Material Notes:
Gossamer, open weave; extremely rare example of designer outside museum collections.
Condition:
Seller Location:
Tucson, AZ
Reference Number:
Seller: 1025.09.1231stDibs: LU86433629381

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