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Blue Hand-Knitted Wool Doll Jumper
1950s · 1950s · French
Production
handmade
Material
wool
Culture
French
Movement
New Look / Post-War
Influences
1950s children's knitwear · French doll clothing tradition
A miniature hand-knitted wool jumper designed for a Bleuette doll, displaying characteristic 1950s construction techniques. The garment features a simple pullover silhouette with set-in sleeves and ribbed cuffs at the wrists and hem. The knitting shows consistent stockinette stitch throughout the body with ribbed edging details. The neckline appears to be a simple crew neck with ribbed finishing. The proportions are scaled for a child's doll, with short sleeves and a cropped body length typical of children's knitwear from this period. The blue wool yarn appears to be a medium weight, creating a substantial but not bulky fabric suitable for doll clothing.
sweaterregular fitcrew neckhip length
Connected To
Movement·New Look / Post-War
LINEAGEsame era · cross-category→ directed
Lineage: “1950s children's knitwear”
These two pieces capture the sweet domesticity of 1950s French childhood from opposite ends of the play spectrum. The navy cotton ensemble with its crisp white contrast and functional button details represents the era's investment in proper children's wardrobes—sturdy enough for real play but refined enough to reflect parental aspirations.
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