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The Vision FeminineAn ilustration showing a woman knitting during WW1 and using a specific technique with a ball of wool. Date: 1916
Chinese mother-in-law knitting and taking tea. Date: circa 1902
Liberty knitting bag, WW1A boat shaped knitting bag in colour printed shantung silk lined with cotton, available from Libertys at a cost of 9s. 11d. Just the ticket for all the enthusiastic knitters of the First World War
Billeting soldiers, WW1 humourMaid to mistress: If yer please, mem, theres a hofficer at the door, and e wants to know if you can FILLET two sojers. A maid rather misunderstands the request of a billeting officer at a house
Darn It by Edmund BlampiedA pretty sketch of a young woman darning a stocking - a fine example of war economy. 1916
Phyllis Dare knitting, WW1Phyllis Dare (1890-1975), the English actress, who was born Phyllis Haddie Dones, c.1910. Together with her sister, Zena, she was one of the great
Loves Labour - Not Lost by Barribal, WW1 knittingA pretty young woman engrossed in her knitting, a popular and patriotic pastime during the First World War, making comforts for troops. Date: 1915
Knitting postcard, WW1Humorous postcard from the First World War drawing on the theme of knitting. A soldier on leave is used to help a young girl wind her wool (no doubt used to knit comforts for troops)
Knitting comforts for the troops, WW1Three ladies, knee deep in khaki wool knit furiously and engage the help of a civilian male to wind their yarn. Date: 1914
Women knitting silhouette, WW1Silhouette showing a long line of women, all knitting comforts for the troops from a huge ball of wool. 1915
Knitting cartoon, WW1A cartoon from the First World War, turning the tables on the activity of knitting comforts for the troops. Instead, soldiers in the trenches are pictured busy knitting warm clothing for society
Knitting women, WW1A pair of women wind some wool during the First World War. Date: 1915
Cockatoo knitting wools advertisement, 1917Advertisement for Cockatoo knitting wools from the Cockatoo Company based in Burley-in-Wharfedale, Yorkshire, ideal for soldiers comforts
Royal childrens fashion - Nursery woollies knitting bookletFront cover of a knitting booket, with patterns based on fashions worn by children in the royal family and featuring portraits of Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II)
Knitting pattern 1949Knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a sweater with button front, short sleeve, high neck and small collar. 1949
French women knitting in wine cellar, Rheims, WW1French women knitting comforts for soldiers in a gloomy wine cellar, dimly lit by candles in Rheims, a refuge from shell-fire in the frequently bombarded city. Date: 1914
Story of the Knitted Scarf - World War OneHumorous cartoon showing how an enterprising soldier, having received an enormous scarf knitted by a kindly mother or aunt back at home, converts it into a comfortable hammock across his trench
Secrets by Muriel Dawson. One little girl whispers to another. Date: 1926
Knitting pattern 1943Warm wool lies... Vest and pants for the long winter evenings. A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a womans vest and pants
Knitting pattern 1945A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a step in slip. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing
Pencil sketches of children and knitting hands. Date: 1920s
Knitting pattern 1944A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a tuck in blouse and three-toned jacket. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing
Sunbathers on beach, Shanklin, Isle of WightSunbathers on the beach at Shanklin, Isle of Wight. Date: 1936
Six people knitting scarvesSix people sitting in a row, knitting long scarves. Only one of them is female
Two men in an outdoor setting, wearing slightly shabby, rumpled suits -- no doubt their working clothes. One wears a buttoned waistcoat, the other wears a knitted one
Paris Maternity HospitalA group of women doing needlework around a table, with only one child to supervise between them, at a maternity hospital and creche in Paris, France. Date: early 1930s
Man KnittingKnit one, purl one.. a very smart man in a suit, with slicked-back hair and wearing spectacles, learning to knit in the comfort of his living room armchair. Date: early 1930s
Old Woman Knitting. Unknown
German woman - crocheting for her brother at the front - WW1A German woman (Gertrude Konigshain) works on a piece of crochet - possibly a favour to her brother (?) fighting at the front during WW1
Dutch Peasant Girls knitting Fathers socksDutch Peasant Girls knitting their Father a pair of socks. Classic Dutch scene (including obligatory windmill) visible in background Date: circa 1910s
German Girl knits socks for her man on the frontlineA German Girl sits alone in her home knitting socks for her man who is away fighting on the Western Front. The captions translates as: " Fate is in Gods Hand - though Courage
Active Service - WW1 knitting postcard by Harold CoppingPostcard from the First World War depicting a woman knitting comforts for soldiers (note the khaki coloured wool), and gazing wistfully into the distance
Punch and Judy show at the seaside
Knitting pattern for a baby 1941A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a knitted dress for a baby. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing
The knitting craze. Illustration shows a vignette cartoon that shows an effeminate Santa Claus standing in front of a fireplace where stockings are hanging
Knitting pattern 1941A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a v-neck cardigan. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing
John Heathcoat, inventor of the knitting machine. Japanese print showing Heathcoat displaying the first successful result from his knitting machine to his wife. Date between 1850 and 1900
Wool shop window display, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexWindow display at a wool shop in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex circa 1948
Old Swedish WomanA wry old Swedish woman, looking content as she sits knitting, warmly wrapped up in her fleece jacket and decorative knitted hat. Date: 1930s
Knitting SpaghettiNo this silly man is not covered in spaghetti, he is learning to knit! Date: 1930s
Chodenland WomenWomen of Chodenland, (Bohemia, Czechoslovakia), quietly knitting traditional dark red socks. Date: 1930s
Knitting BoffinA bespectacled boffin attempts a spot of knitting, carefully following the knitting pattern! Date: 1930s
David Wright woman with her knitting
Robin knitting pattern for a twin setFront cover of a Robin knitting pattern for a smart 1950s twin set modelled by a rather vacant looking lady. Date: c.1955
Old Woman KnittingAn old woman sits and knits. Date: 1882
Letter to Mother
Knitting patternA 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a tuck-in blouse. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing
Salvation Army knitting factoryGirls at work in a Salvation Army knitting factory. They are all wearing regulation long white aprons