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Cowichan (Indian) sweater
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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a heavy sweater of gray, unbleached wool, knitted by the Cowichan Indians of southern Vancouver Island, distinguished by symbolic designs, originally black and white, now sometimes multi-colored.
Quotations
1945
Distinguished visitors to Vancouver Island have not been received with due honor if they are allowed to leave without a Cowichan sweater.
1964
He donned a borrowed Cowichan Indian sweater. . . .