Pullover
1996 (made)
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Argyle designs like the one used for this jumper consistently feature in the Pringle collections. The destinctive argyle diamond pattern was used for stylish 1920s sportswear and has achieved a classic status in Britain. This example is made in luxurious cashmere, which is both warm and extremely lightweight. It forms part of a man's casual outfit, including a white cotton T shirt and grey cashmere polo shirt, and blue cotton trousers.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Machine-knitted cashmere |
| Brief description | Man's casual v-neck pullover in machine-knitted cashmere, Pringle of Scotland, Great Britain, 1996 |
| Physical description | Man's casual v-neck pullover in machine-knitted cashmere with a grey, blue, and cream diamond-pattern. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Pringle OF SCOTLAND 100% pure cashmere BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE QUEEN MANUFACTURERS OF KNITTED GARMENTS PRINGLE OF SCOTLAND LTD' (Label in neck) |
| Gallery label | It is probable that the diamond Argyle pattern was derived from tartan cloth. Since the 1920s, it has been used extensively for hosiery and sweaters and is usually worked in two or three colours. Argyle designs consistently feature in the Pringle collections. This sweater is made in luxurious cashmere, which is both warm and extremely light.(1997) |
| Credit line | Given by the maker |
| Object history | Part of an ensemble comprising a v-neck pullover, polo shirt, chino trousers, and a T-shirt worn underneath: T.432:1 to 4-1996. Registered File 1996/1231. |
| Summary | Argyle designs like the one used for this jumper consistently feature in the Pringle collections. The destinctive argyle diamond pattern was used for stylish 1920s sportswear and has achieved a classic status in Britain. This example is made in luxurious cashmere, which is both warm and extremely lightweight. It forms part of a man's casual outfit, including a white cotton T shirt and grey cashmere polo shirt, and blue cotton trousers. |
| Bibliographic reference | De La Haye, Amy, ed. The Cutting Edge: 50 Years of British Fashion 1947-1997. London: V&A Publications, 1997. p. 117
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| Accession number | T.432:1-1996 |
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| Record created | August 28, 2003 |
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