DCHP-2
Cowichan (Indian) sweater 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.
See also: Indian (meaning 6) Indian sweater Siwash sweater
- 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. . . .
- 1945 Distinguished visitors to Vancouver Island have not been received with due honor if they are allowed to leave without a Cowichan sweater.