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Woman police officer in uniform, LondonWoman police officer in woollen V-neck jumper and trousers, together with the reinforced bowler hat introduced in 1985. Date: circa 1985
Girl and boy in knitted cardigans. The price of the pattern is shown in both old and new currencies (one shilling equalling five pence). circa 1971
1940s girl with skipping ropeA girl with a skipping rope models a knitted jersey, circa 1941. Date: c. 1941
British soldier eating rations at the Front, WW1Tommys Salle A Manger at the Front. Dinner-time in a British trench where the soldiers dining room with tapestried with mud and carpeted with muddy water. Date: 1915
Schiaparelli ski oufit, 1929A ski-ing outfit by Elsa Schiaparelli featuring loosely cut breeches in dark blue toile and a novel fitted jumper, pointed hood-like cap
What to Knit for Baby - childrens knitting bookCharming illustration on the front cover of a knitting book published by Scotch Wool and Hosiery Stores. Date: c.1930
WWII knitting booklet, Home Front WoolliesFront cover of a knitting booklet produced by Weldons featuring a variety of patterns to make garments for war workers from a resolute looking member of the Home Guard to female members of the armed
WWII knitting, New Woollies for soldiers, sailors & airmenFront cover of a knitting booklet from the Second World War published by yarn manufacturer Weldon, featuring woollen garments which could made for men in the armed services
Mittens and body belt, WW1 knitting, comforts for troopsPatterns for mittens and a body belt (designed to keep the midriff warm), two items of clothing which could be knitted for soldiers at the front featured in a Great War era knitting booklet published
Helmet with cape pieces by Marjory Tillotson, WW1 knittingPattern from a Baldwins knitting booklet during the First World War for a wool helmet with cape pieces to protect the neck and chest designed by the leading knitting expert
Sentinel knitting booklet, socks, WW1Front cover of the Sentinel Knitting Booklet published by Charles Sykes and Co, of St. Andrews Mills, Bradford during the First World War
Knitted helmet, WW1 knitting, comforts for soldiersPhotograph and pattern written by Marjory Tillotson for Baldwins yarn manufacturers, to make a knitted helmet with cap pieces - one of numerous comforts for soldiers suggested during the First World
Man in Khaki WW1 sock knitting kit box and instructionsThe Man in Khaki sock knitting kit, designed to make the knitting of socks for troops as simple and efficient as possible
WW1 knitting - comic postcard, Naughty NettaNaughty Nettas Knitting Knickers for the Seat of War. Humorous postcard inspired by the national effort of knitting comforts for soldiers during the First World War
Checked knitted chess board vest, WW1A British soldier proudly displaying a knitted vest under his jacket which, as well as eeping him warm, doubles as a portable chess and draughts board
Advert for Dickins & Jones womens clothing 1912Seletion of reduced womens clothing, Irish hand knitted golf coat, blouse robe ready fro wear of washing linen trimmed paisley embroidered lawn collar and cuffs
Rudolph Valentino with his Dogs 1926RUDOLPH VALENTINO film actor, exercising his two dogs. His tragic early death resulted from peritonitis after an emergency operation for appendicitis and gastric ulcers
Little Baby Blue by Muriel DawsonCharming illustration of a beautiful little brown eyed baby girl, dressed in a matching knitted hat and dress set and cuddling a soft toy closely
Woolly Stockings C. 1940A smiling young woman, reclining on tasselled cushions, pulls on a wool stocking while pointing her toe in the air
Basset hound with woolly hat and hot water bottleUnusual Friends - Basset hound with woolly hat and hot water bottle. 1950s
John Smedley knitted swimsuitsAdvertisement for John Smedley knitted swimwear. Good quality but no doubt rather itchy after a dip. 1938
Elegant 1930s woman looking at snow from a windowAn elegantly dressed woman in a knitted sweater pulls aside a curtain to gaze upon falling snow from her window. Date: 1932
Policeman in 1920s uniform, with two girlsA policeman wearing a uniform dating back to 1925, with two smiling girls handcuffed together, one of whom is pretending to hit the mans helmet with a wooden truncheon. Date: circa 1980s
Girl with dog in a pramGirl with her dog in a pram -- she has dressed him in a knitted bonnet and cardigan, with glasses as a finishing touch. Date: circa 1960s
Man holding two large lobsters. Date: circa 1970s
Woman with labrador dog and bra full of guinea pigsWoman with labrador dog and bra full of three baby guinea pigs -- their mother had died when they were born, so the woman and her dog devised this ingenious way of taking care of them
Advert for Dickins & Jones soldiers & sailors comforts 1914Selection of Christmas gifts for soldiers and sailors. 1914
Babies knitted hood 1864Victorian babies knitted hood. Date: 1864
Babies sock 1864Victorian babies woolen sock. Date: 1864
Advert for Frederick Gorringe winter comforts 1915Winter comforts... for our troops. Advertisement for Frederick Gorringe, winter woollies, khaki cardigans and service scarfs for British soldiers during World War I. 1915
German secretary, British Army of the Rhine, GermanyGerman secretary at her typewriter, in an office run by the British Army of the Rhine, in postwar Germany. Date: circa 1946
Stylish women wearing outfits from Edelle at the beachWomen pictured wearing the following stylish outfits: (left) a beige wool costume, (second left) check frock with large pearl buttons
Man with cigarette and knitted cardigan standing on the beacMan with cigarette and knitted cardigan stand facing the camera on a beach. People sitting in the far distance.. Date: 1960s
Black teenage girl touching and kneeling in the snow in NottNottingham. Black teenage girl touching and kneeling in the snow on the pavement. Girl in thick knitted cardigan and white ankle jeans. Long brick wall with tall trees, left of picture. Date: 1960s
Advert for Debenham & Freebody coats 1916A loose coat for all occasions, knitted in silk or pure cashmere. 1916
Advert for fashion Knits of Distinction from Harrods, London, 1926 Date: 1926
Advert for Debenham & Freebody knitted coats 1915Lightweight summer coats for women with wrap around tie belts. Made from artifical silk, knitted wool and pure rich silk. 1915
Pour nos Soldats - French WW1 knitting postcardFirst World War postcard, dated 31 January 1915, showing a woman knitting for our soldiers while in the background, a French soldier writes a letter in a trench on the Western Front. 1915
Greetings card in the shape of a babys knitted mittenGreetings card in the shape of a babys pink and white knitted mitten. Date: circa 1890s
Molyneux outfit, 1937An outfit of beige and black stripes accentuate the chic of this woollen dress and three quarter length coat by Edward Molyneux. Date: 1937
Poster, Wintersport with Frames Tours, showing a smiling woman in a snowy alpine landscape (Engelberg, Central Switzerland). Date: 1957-1958
Greetings card, babys knitted shoeGreetings card in the shape of a babys knitted shoe. Date: circa 1890s
Knitting pattern for vest and knicker set for women 1930sSoft and slimming ! Vest and knicker set knitted in petal-soft wool with simple trimming. 1930s
Group photo, women police officers in cricket teamGroup photo, women police officers in a cricket team. They include WPC Haywood (centre, holding cup), Commander Sally Hubbard, ? Summers, Superintendent Joan Partridge, ? Sims
Presentation of cup to cricket team captainPresentation of a cup to WPC Haywood, captain of the policewomens cricket team. Date: 1971
Mens knitwear pattern, 1950sFront cover of a 1950s knitting pattern featuring two dapper chaps wearing hand knitted pullovers. Date: c.1953
Furs Vaterland - German WW1 knitting postcardGerman postcard featuring a row of little girls knitting For the Fatherland during the First World War. Civilians of all the warring nations knitted comforts for men serving at the front during this
Gorringes exclusive knitted wear, 1924 advertisementAdvertisement for Frederick Gorringe of Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1 illustrated with examples of the various knitted items which will be in vogue for the coming season