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Knitting Together Virtual Museum Collections Catalogue The Marks & Spencer Effect 1900 - Present Red Child's Cardigan

Red Child's Cardigan

Sold by Marks & Spencer.

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Art work details

Year of production:
1970s
Maker:
T W Kempton Ltd for Marks & Spencer
Place:
Leicester
Materials:
wool
Measurements:
Length 41cm, width 32cm
Tags:
wool, Leicester

Child's red zip front cardigan, lumber jacket style. Knitted in botany wool (from the Merino breed of sheep).

Factory sample, 'St Michael' label.

ID Number: L-C-3-2003-6

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