Golfing sweater

Front view of a sporting jumper showing the v-shaped neckline. Side view of a sporting jumper showing the long sleeves. Rear view of a sporting jumper showing the striped pattern. Side view of a sporting jumper showing the long sleeves. Close view of a sporting jumper showing the fabric.
Front view of a sporting jumper showing the v-shaped neckline. Side view of a sporting jumper showing the long sleeves. Rear view of a sporting jumper showing the striped pattern. Side view of a sporting jumper showing the long sleeves. Close view of a sporting jumper showing the fabric.

Classification

Description

A machine knitted sweater with a purple lower section and cream chest and shoulders. This jumper is part of a suit with purple trousers and probably designed to be worn when playing golf.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Pierre Sangan

Inscriptions

embroidered: "Sangan" (left sleeve)
woven: "Pierre Sangan Sportz. Made in the British Isles. High performance. Easy care. Machine washable. Hand hot 40(degrees) C. Short spin." (label in neck)
printed: "24. Made in Jersey British Isles. 75% Acylic 25% Pure new wool" (label at right hip)

Object number

AIBDC : 003685.1

Date

1980 - 1989 (circa)

Country

Ireland

Material

textile
plastic
acrylic 75%
wool 25% new wool
viscose 35%
rayon
CA
cellulose acetate

Colour

cream
purple