L.L. Bean sourced this one from a Tyrolean knitter in Austria — the interior tag carries the eagle crest and a "Made in Austria" stamp alongside a care label that reads "Reine Schurwolle" in the way only European wool tags do. Pure new wool, boiled and felted into a cardigan dense enough to work as a jacket. Cream-colored, shawl collar, dark horn buttons. The kind of piece Bean used to import before everything moved offshore.
Details
Brand: L.L. Bean (Freeport, Maine)
Size: M (estimated)
Era: 1980s-1990s
Material: Pure new wool (boiled/felted)
The Piece
Cream/ivory boiled wool — dense, felted hand
Shawl collar with ribbed knit detail
Four dark horn-style buttons — front closure
Two patch pockets at waist
Fitted, slightly cropped women's silhouette
Made in Austria — Tirol label with Tyrolean eagle crest
"Reine Schurwolle / Pure New Wool" content label
Condition
Very Good — The boiled wool is clean and free of pilling or felting irregularities. No staining on the cream surface — which is notable for a light-colored wool piece. All buttons present and secure. Minor softening at stress points consistent with light wear. Holds its shape well.
