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Vtg 1940s 1950s Black Wool Varsity Pullover Sweater Stripes Jack Kines Named

USD 79.00 SKU 377540938116

Highlights

  • Good vintage condition (see photos): one small moth nick at the upper left shoulder near the neckline, shown with scissors for scale; no stains, no heavy fading
  • True vintage late 1940s – early 1950s shaker-knit varsity pullover by Georgian Sportswear, Georgia Knitting Mills — original satin maker's tag intact
  • 100% virgin wool, heavyweight chunky rib knit, jet black with three gold athletic stripes on the left sleeve
  • Original gold chain-stitched name tag in the collar reads "Jack Kines"
  • Style Profile: Varsity, Letterman, Ivy League, Collegiate, Rockabilly, Mid-Century, Americana, Workwear

About This Item

A heavyweight mid-century varsity sweater with the deep ribbed V-neckline, extra-wide fold-back cuffs and extended ribbed waistband typical of 1940s and 1950s school and club knitwear. Made in the United States by Georgian Sportswear (Georgia Knitting Mills, "Reg. Patent Pending" on the tag).

The three knit stripes on the left arm are the classic athletic-award detail, and the chain-stitched name tag is original to the sweater — a named piece with its maker's tag still attached is uncommon in this condition.

Fits like a modern slim men's small. The silhouette is long and lean in the period style; compare the measurements to a sweater you own.

Measurements, taken flat, in inches: pit to pit 19 (rib knit stretches comfortably to 20) · length from back collar to hem 26.

Flaws: one small pinhole/moth nick at the upper left shoulder near the neckline, clearly shown in the photos. No other holes, stains, or repairs.

Specifications

BrandGeorgian Sportswear (Georgia Knitting Mills)
DepartmentMen
TypePullover sweater, V-neck
StyleVarsity / Letterman
EraLate 1940s – early 1950s
Material100% virgin wool, shaker rib knit
ColorBlack with gold stripes
Pit to Pit19 in (stretches to 20)
Length26 in
Fits LikeModern slim men's S
Made InUSA
Name Tag"Jack Kines," chain-stitched, original
ConditionPre-owned – Good; one small moth nick (see photos)
SizeS
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