This is a wonderful vintage Norwegian sweater made by Norlender in a Nordic pattern in white against a black background colour.  This type of sweater is referred to as a Stavanger sweater as it has its origins in the region surrounding the city of Stavanger in Norway.  The pattern is a traditional one, known as a Lustkofte sweater pattern - it consists of snowflakes and other traditional Norwegian motifs.  This vintage Norwegian sweater is made of 100% wool in a cardigan style.  It closes with seven pewter buttons down the front.  The collar and opening are decorated with red, white and black embroidered ribbon. 

Label:  Norlender Genuine Norwegian Knitwear Norlender Knitwear AS 5282 Lonevag, Norway.  Norlender was founded in 1927 and is one of the few existing textile factories in Norway.

Content label:  100% Wool.  Norlender uses Norwegian wool in their garments, which has superior strength and thermal qualities.

Sizing:  The size label on this vintage Norwegian sweater reads L, but please rely on the measurements given below for fit:

Shoulders: 20” across shoulder/sleeve seams 

Sleeves: 24” long from the shoulder/sleeve seam, 34” long from the mid neck to the cuff

Sleeve Inseam: 21” long

Chest: 44” around, taken under the arms

Bottom:  46” around

Overall length: 27” measured at the back from the neck seam

This vintage Norwegian sweater is in excellent condition - looks like it saw little, if any, use

This is a very nice vintage Norwegian sweater - excellent Norwegian quality!