This is a very nice quality 1950s beaded cardigan sweater beautifully decorated on the front with bronze toned beads to create the impression of flowers and leaves.  The rest of the sweater is decorated with sparsely spaced beads overall.  This 1950s beaded cardigan has a stiff, narrow standing collar.  It is made in a cardigan style and closes with eight hooks and eyes down the front.  It has a notch at the bottom of either side. The opening is edged with yellow satin.  The sweater is fully lined with black viscose rayon. 

Age: late 1950s / early 1960s

Label: None except for the size label of 40.  I suspect that this 1950s beaded cardigan was made in British Hong Kong due to its style, however, sweaters of this type were also made in Austria and elsewhere.

Color: Black

Material: 100% Wool, most likely a lambswool

Sizing: Size 40 is indicated, so this 1950s beaded cardigan should fit a medium size - please rely on the following measurements for fit:

Shoulders: 14” across from seam to seam

Sleeves: 23” from the shoulder/sleeve seam

Sleeve inseam:  16 1/2”

Bust:  38” around, taken under the arms

Bottom:  35”  around

Overall length:  23”, measured flat

Condition: This 1950s beaded cardigan is in very good condition with no pronounced wear, piling, soiling, odour or staining.  This looks to have been well cared for over the years.

This is a very nice quality 1950s beaded cardigan in a striking colour combination - Hong Kong produced excellent beaded garments during this period.