Vtg 1940s men?s ski sweater in thick maroon wool with intarsia reindeer and snowflake motifs. Ribbed knit cuffs and waistband (3" length). Classic mid-century ski and rockabilly styling, rare in this condition. Condition Excellent vintage condition ? mint, no flaws noted. Provenance Note Unlabeled, but construction and intarsia motifs are consistent with high-quality brands of the 1940s such as Jantzen. During the 40s, heavy wool sweaters with Nordic-inspired designs became staples of ski fashion, adopted later by the rockabilly and greaser subcultures in the 1950s. Intarsia reindeer patterns are highly collectible, especially when preserved in near-perfect condition. Style Aesthetics ? 40s Ski Lodge Style ? Rockabilly Collector Knit ? Heritage Wool Outerwear Styling Tips Pair with raw denim and engineer boots for an authentic rockabilly look. Style with ski trousers for true 40s alpine fashion. Works as a statement knit for film, theater, or period styling. Measurements (laid flat, inches) Chest (pit to pit): 20" (?40") Shoulders: 20" Sleeves: 28" Length (shoulder to hem): 23" Approx. Modern Size Fits like US Men?s M (38?40) UK: M EU: 48?50 Fit Guide Thick knit with moderate stretch. Best for wearers 5?7?5?11, 145?165 lbs. Fabric / Materials 100% wool, hand-knit feel, intarsia reindeer and snowflake design. Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? 1940s wool knitwear, not fast fashion. Costuming CTA Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, or if you're in a hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via UPS or FedEx! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!