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Vintage 1940s CC41 Black Beaded Sweater – Utility Label, Embellished Knit Top
£80.00
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Description
An exceptional and rare 1940s CC41 utility sweater, featuring intricate black beadwork in a swirling, decorative pattern across the front.
Crafted during wartime Britain under the CC41 Utility Scheme, this piece beautifully balances practicality with understated elegance.
The tonal black bead embellishment adds subtle texture and depth, catching the light in the most refined way.
Designed with a softly structured silhouette, short sleeves, and a neat fitted waistband, this is a timeless piece that feels both historically significant and effortlessly wearable today.
A true collector’s item and a standout styling piece.
Era: 1940s (CC41 Utility)
Material: Knit (likely wool or wool blend) with glass bead embellishment
Colour: Black
Fit: Fitted – best Medium
Measurements: (approx)
Shoulder: 20"
Bust: 44"
Waist: 36"
Length: 20"
Condition:
Good vintage condition
Light general wear consistent with age
Minor signs of wear to knit a few scattered moth holes (no major damage)
Decorative details intact and secure
Presents beautifully
B4
Tags: vintage, 40s vintage, vintage top, 40s top, crop top, black top, 1940s cc41, cc41 black, black beaded, beaded sweater, utility label, embellished knit, knit top
Crafted during wartime Britain under the CC41 Utility Scheme, this piece beautifully balances practicality with understated elegance.
The tonal black bead embellishment adds subtle texture and depth, catching the light in the most refined way.
Designed with a softly structured silhouette, short sleeves, and a neat fitted waistband, this is a timeless piece that feels both historically significant and effortlessly wearable today.
A true collector’s item and a standout styling piece.
Era: 1940s (CC41 Utility)
Material: Knit (likely wool or wool blend) with glass bead embellishment
Colour: Black
Fit: Fitted – best Medium
Measurements: (approx)
Shoulder: 20"
Bust: 44"
Waist: 36"
Length: 20"
Condition:
Good vintage condition
Light general wear consistent with age
Minor signs of wear to knit a few scattered moth holes (no major damage)
Decorative details intact and secure
Presents beautifully
B4
Tags: vintage, 40s vintage, vintage top, 40s top, crop top, black top, 1940s cc41, cc41 black, black beaded, beaded sweater, utility label, embellished knit, knit top
Care
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Design
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