Vintage 1950s Ballantyne Cashmere Sweater Beaded Embroidered Cardigan Ladies M rain cape This is a very rich

This is a very rich looking vintage evening coat featuring a metallic gold brocade fabric

but it was short lived

The fabric has a "crinkled" texture to it

Sizing: European size 52 is indicated

and is very minor in any case (see last close-up photo)

Vintage 1950s Ballantyne Cashmere Sweater Beaded Embroidered Cardigan Ladies M rain cape This is a very richThis is a lovely quality 100% pure cashmere cardigan sweater made in Scotland by Ballantyne for Holt Renfrew of Canada. It dates to the 1950s. The sweater is decorated with ribbon embroidery made in the shapes of flowers, each with a copper coloured beaded centre. The work is made in a V shape filling the bodice and a larger V shape filling the centre back. It has long sleeves and a rounded jewel neckline. It does up with eight copper beaded buttons.