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Irish Linen Pullover

This sweater was introduced in 1984 and sold through 1985, and in that short time was produced in a number of colors; most commonly in natural tones, but also yellow, blue and lilac. Made in Hong Kong it is composed of cotton and linen.

From the catalogue: “A sweater with a nearly silky feel, but a gutsy, crunchy texture. Blended from 55% Irish linen knit and 455 Egyptian cotton, it can both trap warmth and accommodate cool air, as needed, making it the ideal thing to wear in an environment with fast temperature changes–an airline cabin, for instance. Knitted five gauge of 4-ply yarns. A perfect example of how two feisty natural fibers can team up to become unbeatable.”

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Robyn Adams
Robyn's fascination with Banana Republic began in 1984 when her Alaskan adventurer father began buying the clothing and giving her the catalogs. She loved the clothes and as an artist she was drawn to the illustrations. She went on to study illustration at art college in BR's hometown of San Francisco and worked for years as a background artist for animation. She is now based in Oakland, CA as a graphic designer and illustrator with Secret Fan Base . She's been collecting and archiving at Abandoned Republic since 2011.

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