Vintage 1940s girls? hand-knit sweater vest with removable cotton blouse pieces, size 28? chest (approx. child?s 8), crafted in pink and blue yarn with a unique knit pattern. Designed with pearly pink plastic buttons down the front. A charming WWII-era knit, as found in attic storage. Condition Excellent vintage condition. Sweater vest is clean and strong; blouse sleeves/collar show age wear. Sold as found, attic-stored. Fabric / Materials Hand-knit wool (pink and blue); removable cotton blouse sleeves and collar; pearly pink plastic buttons; hand-finished. Measurements Chest: 28" Shoulders: 11" Length (back neck to hem): 16" Approx. Modern Size + Fit Guide Best fits Girls? approx. Size 8 (28? chest). Could also be used for display on child-size or small doll mannequins. Provenance Note Hand-knit garments from the WWII era were often produced at home due to rationing and fabric shortages. This example, accented with repurposed blouse details, reflects the ingenuity of the 1940s. Children?s knits from this period are especially scarce, making this a collector?s piece of heritage fashion. Style Aesthetics ? 1940s WWII-era children?s knitwear ? hand-made heritage piece ? Collector?s children?s wear ? rare survival from the 1940s ? Sustainably vintage hand-knit, not fast fashion ? Doll/Display ready ? attic-stored children?s garment ? Unique knit pattern ? whimsical design in pink/blue yarn Styling Tips Ideal as a collector?s or museum/display garment. Could be styled on a child mannequin with period skirts. Great prop for WWII-era costuming or stage. Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? 1940s children?s knitwear, 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 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!