1980s | Varsity | Wool Letterman Cardigan | “Northside” | Cream – S

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Description:

Item: Classic American varsity cardigan in heavy cream wool, featuring purple felt lettering and numbering, embroidered name “Stephen” on the chest, and chain-stitched “Northside” script across the back. Traditional button-front construction with ribbed cuffs and hem, twin front pockets, and bold athletic detailing throughout. A strong school sports piece with excellent visual balance and character.

Era: 1980s.

Brand: Varsity athletic knitwear (school-issued style).

Condition: Very good vintage condition. Wool remains clean and structurally strong, with only light wear from age and use. All lettering and embroidery are intact and crisp. Honest, minimal signs of wear that enhance the authenticity rather than detract from it.

Provenance Note:
This is a genuine school varsity cardigan, produced for team or athletic association use rather than fashion retail. The combination of felt lettering, personal name embroidery, and the large chain-stitched “Northside” back script places it firmly in the American scholastic sports tradition. Pieces like this were made to represent identity and pride, not trend cycles, and surviving examples with full decoration remain highly collectable. It carries the same appeal as classic letterman jackets, but in a rarer knitwear form that is increasingly difficult to source in strong condition.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: S                                                                                                       

Shoulder to shoulder: 18"

Pit to pit: 20"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 20"

Under collar to lower back: 26"

Condition Notes:

Please be aware. All our true vintage items come with a story, and we cannot guarantee any item will be totally free of marks / damage but anything we think of note will be mentioned. Furthermore, a lot of vintage items gain character because of wear and tear. Buying a true vintage item is not the same as buying new and is not to be confused with second-hand clothing.

We have also tried to accurately depict each garment using a photography setup with over 90% true to life accuracy. 

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Sizing Notes:

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Buying true vintage clothing:

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Returns:

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