Jumper

Description

Woman's jumper, handknitted in brushed space-dyed and non space-dyed mohair, wool and polyamide yarns with vertical stripes in blue, green and grey, rib stitch, round neckline, three quarter length rounded sleeves with shaped cuffs and waistband: British, yarn designed by Bernat Klein, knit designed by Margaret Klein, handknited by Mrs Murray, 1963 - 1992

Museum reference

K.2010.94.1075

Collection

Fashion and Textiles

Object name

Jumper

Production information

Klein, Bernat, 1922 - 2014, Yarn designer
Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland, Northern Europe
Klein, Margaret, 2008 (d.), Knitwear designer
Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland, Northern Europe
Murray, Mrs, c. 1963 - 1992 (fl.), Knitter
Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

1963 - 1992

Materials

Mohair, Wool, Polyamide, Synthetic fibre, Cardboard

Physical description

Woman's jumper. Handknitted in brushed space-dyed and non space-dyed mohair, wool and polyamide yarns in a pattern of vertical stripes in shades of blue, green and grey. Rib stitch. Round neckline, three quarter length rounded sleeves with shaped cuffs and waistband. Label at inside neck contains photographic reproductions of Bernat Klein textiles and paintings and information concerning the company's design philosophy.

Associations

Klein, Bernat, 1922 - 2014

References

Klein, Bernat and Jackson, Lesley, 'Bernat Klein Textile Designer, Artist, Colourist', Bernat Klein Trust, 2005, p13-22