Sweater

Object/Artifact

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Saco Museum

Name/Title

Sweater

Entry/Object ID

2026.59.1

Description

Thornton Academy football sweater from 1934. Crewneck, with set-in sleeves, straight body. Ribbing for the sleeves cuffs 1 3/4". Ribbing at the bottom is 4 1/2". All ribbing is 2 knit, 2 purl, the rest is all stockinette stitch. In the center of the front is a gold T (7 1/4" high and 6 1/4" wide) with a raised nap.

Context

Local high school letter sweater

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1934

Dimensions

Width

19 in

Length

25-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

width is chest measurement

Materials

Material

Wool

Material Notes

Bulky yarn