40s Sweater Vintage Thunderbird 50s Geometric Intarsia Native American Jantzen VFG
These 1940s novelty weave intarsia sweaters are increasingly hard to find. This one works with geometric Native American motifs. I have seen this pattern style referred to as Thunderbird.
SIZE: Labeled 42. Measurements taken unstretched
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Chest | 44" | 112 |
| Shoulders | 19.5" | 49.5 |
| Length from shoulder seam | 22.5" | 57 |
| Sleeve length | 23" | 58 |
| Bottom edge circumference | 34" | 86.25 |
FABRIC/COLORS: Knit wool, with primary color pale aqua that edges toward celadon. Accent colors are medium brown and bittersweet orange.
TAGS: Jantzen, made in U.S.A.
CLOSURES: N/A, the sweater is a pullover
CONDITION: There are a pair of small holes in the left mid-sleeve - see closeup. Also a tiny hole that is more of a slipped stitch on the sweater front - see other closeup. No other issues noted.
I measure the outside of garments, unless stated otherwise.
For menswear, the chest is measured at armpit level.
For womenswear, the bust is measured a little below armpit level, including the room created by darts or gathers.
Waist will be measured if there is one, and hips are measured about 9" below waist level. Sleeves are measured from shoulder seam or an approximation in the absence of a shoulder seam. Garment length is measured from the back of the neck, unless otherwise stated.
The measurement numbers refer to the garment, not the body inside. For best fit, measure a similar type of garment which fits you well and compare.
If the garment is shown on Josephine, my mannequin, her measurements are 31/24.5/34". Sometimes she wears a padded bra. My live models measurements vary depending on the day and year, and I don't ask them to share that.