Sweater Collection (#11)

Hand knitteds conserve coupons
Instructions on how to make a ribbed sweater with peep bo front, and a green jerkin with full pink sleeves and detachable dicky-collar

A Worker at an Exchange
A worker adjusts the wiring connections at a telecommunications exchange. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

What to Wear for Winter Sports
An ideal outfit for skiing in 1935 from Army and Navy Stores consisting of black and white check plus fours in proofed serge

Laceknit in Two-ply
A lightweight summer sweater with a tailor type collar and sleeve edging in plain garter stitch

Cotton for cocktails
A finely knitted evening sweater (made in Coats cotton) which achieves the illusion of lace

Ski-ing streamline
A contrasting ski outfit from Jaeger. The tough looking, loose-fitting wool sweater, with its ribbed knit and roll collar, and the tailored ski-pants of black barathea produce an ensemble that

Autumn fashion by Gordon Conway
Woman wearing tweed suit worn with a wool sweater and a matching scarf

Summer fashion for 1956
Illustration showing a heavily ribbed white wool cardigan with no fastening. It was trimmed with navy blue and is shown with a white skirt and navy sweater

The River Gannel
Two boys walk back from the beach with their towels, by the shores of the River Gannel, near Newquay, Cornwall

Girl with Bat
Grinning brunette with a baseball bat & wearing a tight sweater, tiny red shorts & white peep-toe shoes, strikes a pose against a tree trunk

Sweater Girl / C. Woof
Buxom, blonde, fifties, sweater girl poses in a lipstick red polo neck jumper

Girl & Orange Squash
A gleeful brunette model in red polo neck jumper & pearlised earrings gives a cheery wave as she holds up a glass of orangeade or orange squash

Girl & Guinness 1950S
A gleeful brunette model in red polo neck jumper & pearlised earrings gives a cheery wave as she holds up a glass of stout. It looks like she has taken a sip

Fifties Girl / Long Legs
Epitomising the 1950s sweater girl, this model poses wearing a red jumper, cinched at the waist with a belt, with lipstick to match

Stiebel / 1930S Suit
Outfit designed by Victor Stiebel (1907-1976) comprising of a wool sweater and skirt, jacket with large lapels and typical 1930s hat

Victor Stiebel / Goalen
Skirt and sweater design by Victor Stiebel (1907-1976) worn by English model, Barbara Goalen

Young Couple 1970S
A young married couple, the husband with typical long hair and polo neck sweater and the wife with typical " curtains" hairstyle and stripy sweater

Street Football
Two small boys, one in a stripy sweater and the other carrying his football

Girl throws leaves in the air to celebrate autumn, Vashon Island, Washington State, United States of America, North America

Strawdolls or scarecrows on a farm, Vermont, New England, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Nicole Maurey in Shorts
NICOLE MAUREY in high heels wears tiny tight checked shorts which reveal her shapely legs & a skin tight sweater to emphasize her charms

Woman Washing Up / 1960S
Sparkly housewife in a black polo neck sweater and sleeveless dress stands at the sink and washes up pans and cups in mild green Fairy Liquid

50S Fashions
Young woman with eyeliner & beauty spot poses on her bed wearing a tight polo neck sweater & jeans

The River Lea
Two young men, on their way home from a days fishing, pause to admire the swans on the River Lea at Ware, Hertfordshire

Diaogonal Jumper 1936
A sports jumper hand-knitted in graduated horizontal stripes over which are diagonal lines of fancy open stitch following the diagonal button fastening on the back

Diamond Pattern Jumper
A short sleeved jumper in a fancy stitch with a diamond pattern worked in 3 colours. It opens to the welt & fastens with 3 buttons

Epaulette Jumper 1934
A hand-knitted jumper in a lacy stitch with round neck line & 3 button fastening. An unusual touch is the triangular shaped epaulettes attached with knitted buttons

JUMPER WITH V YOKE
Long sleeved jumper in tiny, two colour, geometric pattern with plan welt, cuffs & V shaped yoke ornamented with 3 silver buttons. Worn with a jazzy patterned skirt

Cable Stitch Pullover
A hand-knitted jumper in a cable stitch with cuffs & a roll collar. Here it is worn with a woollen skirt

Jumper & Flower Brooch
A hand-knitted jumper in a lacy ribbed stitch without a collar or welt is worn with a broad belt & a knitted flower brooch

Sailing Ship Jumper
A ski-jacket worn over a long length, hand-knitted jumper with a v neck & bold sailing ship design. A small brimless cap or hat completes the outfit

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From the tennis court to the concert stage, sweaters have always been a timeless fashion choice. In 1975, as Arthur Ashe triumphed over Jimmy Connors at Wimbledon, a couple on the tennis court couldn't help but smile and jump with joy, their colorful sweaters adding an extra layer of excitement to the game. Meanwhile, in 1962, The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem showcased their Irish folk tunes while sporting cozy wool sweaters that perfectly captured their warm melodies. Even Albert Einstein himself found comfort in his Princeton home in 1940, donning a classic sweater that matched his brilliant mind. Sweaters not only provide warmth but also style and personality; just ask Ben Dale, the brave lifeboatman of Harwich who faced treacherous waters with unwavering determination and a trusty sweater by his side. Throughout history, from the Yale Ice Hockey Team in 1901 to winter fashion trends in 1954 featuring knitted bows adorning elegant ladies' attire – sweaters have remained an essential part of our wardrobes. Whether it's for practicality or making a fashion statement like David Essex and Billy Fury did back then – embracing a cozy sweater is never out of style.