Vintage 1950s Ballantyne Scottish Cashmere Sweater Beaded Lace Insetting Size M British knitwear deep cut neckline

deep cut neckline

The setting is gold toned

This is a vintage 1950s cocktail dress featuring sophisticated styling in a black silk taffeta and chiffon combination

The waist measures 26” unstretched and stretches out to about 30”

but I believe that the brand was revived more recently for neckties

Vintage 1950s Ballantyne Scottish Cashmere Sweater Beaded Lace Insetting Size M British knitwear deep cut necklineThis is an excellent quality 100% pure cashmere cardigan sweater made in Scotland by Ballantyne for Holt Renfrew of Canada. It is made in black and has lace insetting across the bodice, across the back and on the end of the sleeves. The lace is accented with iridescent blue bugle beads. The sweater is made with a high rounded neckline with small collar that is made of lace with beading. It has a nine button front closure the buttons are made of blue