17 CLASSIC IVY SWEATERS! Original LL Bean Norway Sweater; Irish Aran sweater; Brooks Bros.; Sweater

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TWEEDYDON'S FIRST GREAT SWEATER MEGATHREAD OF 2017! SOME ARE FREE!

I have a whole slew of wonderful sweaters to pass on today, including some Ivy classics, such as an Irish Aran sweater, Scottish cashmere, an original and iconic LL Bean Norwegian sweater, handknits, and some very Ivy sweater vests!

As always, I offer FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA: International inquiries are welcome, with shipping at reduced cost.

Also as always, ALL OFFERS ARE VERY WELCOME!

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1) MADE IN IRELAND classic Aran sweater. In a beautiful moss green, this is a lovely, chunky, traditional Aran. Some very minor pilling on the underside of one sleeve, otherwise excellent condition. Size L-Tall. Chest: 24 1/2; sleeve: 32; length: 23 1/2. Asking just $20.





2) Classic handknit sweater. Excellent condition. Almost certainly Made in the USA. Chest: 21; Sleeve: 35 1/2; Length: 24. Asking just $19



3) Nick Hilton cashmere/wool V-neck in versatile dove grey. MADE IN ITALY. This is a lovely, classic sweater from the son of Normal Hilton, one of the Big Four Ivy clothiers of the Golden Age. This is in excellent condition *except* for a small snag on the back near the hem, as shown. Hence, this is just $12. Chest: 23; sleeve: 35 1/2; length: 26 1/2.






4) Viyella sweater vest. Perfect for wearing under tweed! Excellent condition. Size L. Merino wool. Chest: 21 3/4; length: 25. Asking just $17.





5) SOLD Brooks Brothers Argyle sweater vest. Perfect for wearing under tweed! Italian Merino wool. Size XL. Chest: 22 1/2; length: 27. Excellent condition. Asking just $17.





6) SOLD A PREPPY/IVY ICON! The LL Bean Norwegian sweater became a preppy icon in the 1980s when it was featured in The Official Preppy Handbook. But it was beloved well before that owing to its classic good looks, heritage, and robustness. Made from a combination of 80% wool and 20% rayon, this sweater was robust, long-lasting, and kept its shape beautifully. This latter quality was owed to its traditional dropped (basically, wider!) shoulders that made pulling it on and off less of a strain on the body and sleeves, the very tightly knit cuffs that retained their shape over decades of use, and the relatively wide opening that, again, reduced strain on the sweater when it was pulled on and off.

The original Norway Bean sweater was a perfect example of a garment that was utterly functional and, largely because of this, absolutely beautiful.

Alas, in the 1990s Bean shifted production from Norway to China.... quality fell, the heritage was lost, and sales plummeted. Then, in 2009, Bean re-introduced the sweater from the same Norwegian factory as the original--this time in all-wool. Alas, the cut was different, being longer, it lacked the dropped shoulders of the original, and the cuffs tended to stretch after use. The original Norway sweater was still the best..... And its a tribute to its longevity that examples can still readily be found, although since they are no longer made they are becoming rarer.

This is a classic, original Norway Bean sweater, Made in Norway, from 80/20 wool/rayon blend. This is in the rare teal/grey colourway, and is in excellent condition. Sized Men's Medium, this measures: Chest: 22 1/2; sleeve: 33; length: 25.

Asking just $39, or offer.






7) Alan Paine pure lambswool St Andrews sweater. From one of the great English sweater companies! made in England. Size 42. Chest: 19 3/4; Sleeve: 32 1/2; Length: 23 1/2. Asking just $18.






8) Woodstock sweater. This is a lovely, classic wool sweater with a versatile patterning and colourway in damson and forest green. Size M. Excellent condition. Chest: 21 1/2; sleeve: 32; length: 26. Asking just $16.






9) For your Small Trad! A child's (?) sweater vest, in excellent condition. Made in Great Britain. Chest: 16 1/4; length: 20 1/2. $10.





10) SOLD Paul Frederick cashmere sweater vest. Could use a dry clean to freshen it up as it's been in storage, otherwise Excellent condition. Forest Green. Made in Great Britain. 2-ply cashmere. Asking just $18.






11) Club Room cashmere sweater. Size XL. Excellent condition. 2-ply cashmere. Chest: 24 3/4; sleeve: 35; length: 26. Asking just $20.






12) LL Bean shawl collar button neck sweater in forest green. This is a lovely sweater, featuring contrast knitting across the shoulders. Size 2XL. Made in the USA. Excellent condition. Chest: 28; sleeve: 37 1/2; Length: 281/2. Asking just $18.





13) Dean's of Scotland "fun" sweater. Size 40. Shetland wool spun in Scotland; sweater hand-framed in British Hong Kong. Excellent condition, except for a small hole at the elbow, and a small hole at the back of the collar; hence just $12, or FREE with another sweater! Chest: 19 1/2; sleeve; 31; length: 26 1/2.





14) Alan Paine shetland sweater vest. Size 38. Minor pilling throughout, hence just Good condition. Just $12, or FREE with another sweater! Chest: 18; length: 23 1/2.






15) Brooks Brothers cotton cableknit sweater. Excellent condition. Size L. Chest: 23; sleeve: 34; length: 27. Asking just $17.





16) BEAUTIFUL Classic Snowflake sweater by Brooks Brothers. This dates form the era of the Block White Capitals on black background BB labeling. All wool, and in excellent condition, this is a steal at just $25, or offer. Size XL. Chest: 22; Sleeve: 35 1/2; Length: 26.







17) Princeton University Public Safety Sweater. Cableknit exterior; this is reversible to have a reflective sweaterin case of night work. Excellent condition! Retains the original PUPS patch! Asking just $17. Chest: 21; sleeve: 35; length: 27 1/2.