Charming vintage 1940s children?s hand-knit gloves in a striped pattern of light blue, navy, and ecru. Features a stockinette knit body with extended gauntlet cuffs for extra warmth. A rare survivor of mid-century children?s winter accessories. Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Clean, intact knit with no holes or stains. Provenance Note: Handmade children?s knitwear was common in the 1930s?40s, when store-bought accessories were costly and many families relied on home knitting patterns. Striped designs in patriotic or practical colors were popular during the wartime and postwar years. Surviving examples in wearable condition are scarce, as most were heavily used. Style Aesthetics: 1940s children?s wear ? Hand-knit heritage ? Retro winter accessories ? Americana home craft ? Sustainable vintage ? Styling Tips: Lovely display piece for a vintage children?s clothing collection. Works as an authentic costume accessory for 1930s?40s productions. Perfect for collectors of WWII-era handmade textiles. Could be gently worn for retro winter styling. Measurements (approx., flat): Length: 11" Width (across fingers): 2.75" Approx. Modern Size: Child?s size (approx. 7?10 years old) Fabric: Likely wool blend · Hand-knit · Striped blue, navy, ecru · Gauntlet cuffs Sustainably vintage ? 1940s hand-knit children?s gloves, not fast fashion. 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. Comps Pricing Guidance: Vintage 1930s?40s hand-knit children?s accessories typically sell $35?$75 depending on design and condition. The striped pattern and excellent preservation support mid-to-upper range. TERMS POLICIES 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!