1980s Linda Rossbach Hand Made Mohair Knit Sweater w Silver Thread Detailing
Linda Rossbach did a luxe line of sweaters in the 1980s. She would hand knit each sample herself until she had it exactly as she liked it and then they were produced and knit by hand in small editions by a group of 38 women she had hand picked. In a 1985 write up on her work in the LA Times, the article noted; "One leaf, on a sweater covered with jonquils, took four hours to crochet, making it the most expensive sweater in the line at $3,400. Prices start at $1,800. The sweaters, made of double- and triple-strand silk, mohair and Angora yarns, are always constructed in the same basic silhouette. The idea is to wear the sweaters at night, perhaps instead of a fur in cool weather. Rossbach likes to see them worn with pajama pants, because, she says: “I’m a person who loves pants. They make me look tall.”
This example of her work is gorgeous. It is made out of a silk and mohair mix as noted above and the result is a super soft sweater that has a bit of volume. The colour in person is bit more of a pastel version of what you see in the photo. It is almost a cream taupe with a touch of pink. The camera came close to capturing it but it is even better in person. The edges are all finished in an angora that is a creamy ivory colour. The body of the sweater is easy and loose and each sleeve poufs out at the top and then narrows down at the wrist. I love the knotted detailing around each sleeve. The entire sweater is shot through with a silver yarn that gives it a touch of high glamour. It is fabulous and entirely made by hand. Excellent condition
Unlined and has no closures. It just slips on to wear. Entirely hand knit and appears to have never been worn.
Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam and narrow so about 17" at the hem
Length: 23" from neck to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED
Item# S930
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
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