Cardigans, cardigans, cardigans!

[Foofoogal]

Once you start picking these up they are hard to stop.
I love the look of these and mens cufflinks. So fabulous.
I collect both.

 

[40'sfetish]

50's beaded cardigans

I've had several 50's beaded cardigans for about 20years and just last weekend found a couple of beauties, I'd forgotten how beautiful and versatile they are.

I am wondering if anyone knows any historical information about them (I know they were mainly made/beaded in Hong Kong) the labels on the ones I have are long gone.

The other question was how to store and care for them properly.

I'll post some pics later this evening.

 

[Brooksie]

I have several of these myself and I love them too. As far as care goes I use dryerell on them when they need cleaning and freshening along with an occational steaming. As far as storage goes I keep most of my sweaters in a big 1920's steamer trunk with cedar blocks and handmade herbal sachets to keep away the moth's. However regarding history I do not know that.

 

[40'sfetish]

Brooksie, what is dryerell? I've googled and all I come up with is dryer venting systems lol If you can describe the product maybe there is a similar product here in Australia...

 

[40'sfetish]

Pics of new cardys

Sorry about the humungous size of the pics. The first two are my "new" ones, just a couple of easily repaired moth holes and stitch down a couple of beads and they are in beautiful condition, lining all intact too.

bit blurry but you get the idea

And this is my old one that I've had forever

after having a wonderful conversation with a woman at work today (about my new cardigans) she said that she had some at home that she and her sister had bought when they were a lot skinnier and she would see if she could find them and give them to me. I offered to pay for them but she wouldn't hear of it.... Whoohooo!!!!

And thanks Lady D for combining the posts

 

[Foofoogal]

I have the second one and I found a Walborg Belgium beaded bag to match. I was in heaven.

Cardigans is the main thing I keep for myself. It is getting harder to find good ones.

Just lovely. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Still looking for my Emerald green one in a medium to large. The sleeves have to be 20 or 21 inches. I don't like mine to be like I see so many wear them. I like them to keep me warm.
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yes, thank you LD. I could never find this thread it seems. Now maybe I will be able to.

 

[cherry lips]

Barbara Nichols wearing a cardigan...

and nothing underneath.

 

[Foofoogal]

Not sure if I love her cardigan or those to die for shoes... I think the shoes on this one.

 

[crwritt]

What a cute picture, in most respects, but there's Something about see through shoes, her feet look crushed!

 

[Foofoogal]

Could it really be so. Someone is saying they may have a Vintage Emerald Green cardigan for me. Waiting with bated breath. My heart is pounding.....:whistling :whistling :whistling :whistling

 

[Foofoogal]

Scream/ I found my Emerald Green Beaded Cardigan

http://sandysfancypants.blogspot.com/

Amy of VivaVintageClothing is the bomb...:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

 

[crwritt]

http://sandysfancypants.blogspot.com/

Amy of VivaVintageClothing is the bomb...:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

Good for you, dear. Wear it well.

 

[Drappa]

Congrats! Enjoy it

 

[Land-O-LakesGal]

Glad you found it.

 

[bunnyb.gal]

Stunning! As a fan of both cardis and things green, I am jealous! Enjoy!

 

[Foofoogal]

Thank you all. Did you enjoy my story? Finally. What are you all looking for? It was fun to search for a specific thing.

 

[bunnyb.gal]

Burgundy/wine/claret or brick red crop cardigan or bolero. Full-length and NOT 3/4 sleeves. I think I'll give up soon and look for hen's teeth instead!

 

[RodeoRose]

Yay! :eusa_clap What a gorgeous color; well worth the wait, I'm sure.

I am always hunting for a pair of vintage 40s or 50s looking cowboy boots with high heels, a la the vintage cowgirl pinups.

 

[Foofoogal]

hmm...what size do you wear? Thanks it is so pretty. Will definitely be wearing it this Christmas.

 

[cherry lips]

Wow! Congratulations!