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Knitwear Collection

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Sporty Lacrosse Girl

Sporty Lacrosse Girl - The Sporting Girl - " The Fellows like the girl of sport, shes such a jolly, chummy sort." Date: circa 1910s

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Munrospun advertisement featuring librarians, 1964

Munrospun advertisement featuring librarians, 1964
An advertisement for Munrospun knitwear of Edinburgh featuring two glamorous librarians, wearing skirts and sweaters in softest Lambswool. Date: 1964

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Model Celia Hammond - white sweater

Model Celia Hammond - white sweater and dark floral-print skirt Date: circa 1963

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Client: Monsanto Textiles - Young Girl's Knitwear dress

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Young Girl's Knitwear dress with belt - Shoot date: July 24, 1969 Date: 1969

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Client: Monsanto Textiles - Knitwear Shoot

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Knitwear Shoot - Men's white cardigan - Shoot date: July 24, 1969 (2/2) Date: 1969

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Client: Monsanto Textiles - Knitwear Shoot

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Knitwear Shoot - Men's white cardigan - Shoot date: July 24, 1969 (1/2) Date: 1969

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Monsanto Textiles - Girl in smart two-piece trouser suit

Monsanto Textiles - Girl in smart two-piece trouser suit
Client: Monsanto Textiles - Girl in smart two-piece trouser suit, holding a ball - shoot date: July 24, 1969 Date: 1969

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Client: Monsanto Textiles - Young Girl in knitted jumper

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Young Girl in knitted jumper
Client: Monsanto Textiles - Young Girl in knitted pullover and pleated skirt holding her black dolly - Shoot date: July 24, 1969 Date: 1969

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Client: Monsanto Textiles - Young Girl's dress

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Young Girl's dress with bag and white knee-high socks - Shoot date: July 24, 1969 Date: 1969

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Client: Monsanto Textiles - Girl's Knitwear dress

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Girl's Knitwear dress - Shoot date: July 24, 1969 Date: 1969

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Client: Monsanto Textiles - Girl's Knitwear dress

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Girl's Knitwear dress - Shoot date: July 24, 1969 Date: 1969

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Client: Monsanto Textiles - Knitwear

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Knitwear - woollen mini dress with front buttons - shoot date: July 24, 1969 Date: 1969

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Client: Monsanto Textiles - Knitwear - pale cardigan

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Knitwear - pale cardigan - shoot date: July 24, 1969 Date: 1969

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Client: Monsanto Textiles - knitwear for PR

Client: Monsanto Textiles - knitwear for PR - long striped cardigan - location: 17 Rochester Square, London NW1 - Model: Jenny Yorke - shoot date: April 1, 1970 Date: 1970

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Client: Monsanto Textiles - knitwear for PR

Client: Monsanto Textiles - knitwear for PR - long knitted dress, cardigan and scarf - location: 17 Rochester Square, London NW1 - Model: Jenny Yorke - shoot date: April 1, 1970 Date: 1970

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Client: Monsanto Textiles - knitwear for PR

Client: Monsanto Textiles - knitwear for PR - long striped cardigan - location: 17 Rochester Square, London NW1 - Model: Jenny Yorke - shoot date: April 1, 1970 Date: 1970

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Warly 1970s model in poncho and flares

Warly 1970s model in poncho and flares
Model with big hair (wig?) wearing a poncho, flared trousers a knitted polo neck sweater and loafers. Date: circa 1970

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Model in white knitted short sleeved t-shirt and mini skirt

Model in white knitted short sleeved t-shirt and mini skirt. Date: circa 1964

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Client: Kamella - Knitwear in Orlon (Du Pont)

Client: Kamella - Knitwear in Orlon (Du Pont). The little girl is wearing a long-sleeve pinafore/jersey dress in Orlon. The little boy's two-piece suit is also in Orlon. Date: circa 1966

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Client: Kamella - Knitwear in Orlon

Client: Kamella - Knitwear in Orlon acrylic fibre (Du Pont). Date: circa 1966

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Client: Dorville - Model: Maxime De la Falaise

Client: Dorville - Model: Maxime De la Falaise - Shoot date: November 11, 1952 Date: 1952

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Two models in pastel tone knitwear

Two models in pastel tone knitwear (pale blue and pink), posing in a smart white interior with a black and white chequerboard linoleum floor

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Client: John Craig - Knitwear shoot

Client: John Craig - Knitwear shoot - September 7, 1966 (1/2) Date: 1966

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Client: John Craig - Knitwear shoot

Client: John Craig - Knitwear shoot - September 7, 1966 (2/2) Date: 1966

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Knitted swim wear 1940

Knitted swim wear 1940
Page from a magazine showing a model wearing a knitted bikini. Date: 1940

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Advert for Braemar Knitwear

Advert for Braemar Knitwear's cashmere twinset. Date: 1939

Background imageKnitwear Collection: A striped jumper, knitted 'on the cross'. Date: 1954

A striped jumper, knitted "on the cross". Date: 1954

Background imageKnitwear Collection: A drop shoulder cardigan in honeycomb stitch, published with instructions on how to create

A drop shoulder cardigan in honeycomb stitch, published with instructions on how to create the garment at home. Date: 1954

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Some ideas and instructions for home knitting projects - a reversible cardigan and a jumper

Some ideas and instructions for home knitting projects - a reversible cardigan and a jumper. Date: 1943

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Designs for women's knitwear, published with instructions on how to make the garments at home

Designs for women's knitwear, published with instructions on how to make the garments at home. Date: 1943

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Tennis clothes designed by Mrs Fearnley Whittingstall

Tennis clothes designed by Mrs Fearnley Whittingstall
Tennis player, Mrs E. Fearnley Whittingstall, formerly Miss Eileen Bennett, modelling a variety of tennis clothes she had designed. Date: 1933

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Knitted womens cardigans 1940

Knitted womens cardigans 1940
Page from a magazine showing two models wearing knitted cardigans. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing, many chose to knit their own clothes as a cheaper alternative

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Knitted outfit by Schiaparelli 1930

Knitted outfit by Schiaparelli 1930
A beige and brown knitted tricot sweater with demure front buttons and a little basque that emerges from below the belt. 1930

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Womans Fashion Knitwear in yellow and black

Womans Fashion Knitwear in yellow and black
Knitting pattern, Womans Fashion Knitwear, Jumper, Hat and Gloves in yellow and black. 1973

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Womans Fashion Knitwear, Top, Trousers and Waistcoat

Womans Fashion Knitwear, Top, Trousers and Waistcoat
Knitting pattern, Womans Fashion Knitwear, Top, Trousers and Waistcoat. 1973

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Womans Fashion Knitwear Top and Trousers

Womans Fashion Knitwear Top and Trousers
Knitting pattern, Womans Fashion Knitwear Top and Trousers. 1973

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Stitchcraft magazine cover, Womans Fashion Knitwear

Stitchcraft magazine cover, Womans Fashion Knitwear
Stitchcraft magazine cover, April 1970 -- Womans Fashion Knitwear. 1970

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Knitting pattern cover, Shirt Style Unisex Knitwear

Knitting pattern cover, Shirt Style Unisex Knitwear. 1960s

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Mens Fashion Knitwear, Cardigan and Sweaters

Mens Fashion Knitwear, Cardigan and Sweaters. 1959

Background imageKnitwear Collection: CASHMERE TWINSET 1948

CASHMERE TWINSET 1948
A young woman, with a short fringe and her hair up in a bun, models a cashmere twinset. Date: 1948

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Two women wearing two-piece tailored suits made from wool. Date: 1936

Two women wearing two-piece tailored suits made from wool. Date: 1936

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Baby Martin - Age 5 months

Baby Martin - Age 5 months
circa 1930s

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Woolly step-ins & dressy jumper 1940 Woolly step-ins & dressy jumper 1940

Woolly step-ins & dressy jumper 1940 Woolly step-ins & dressy jumper 1940
Womens clothing in wool with stitch pattern. Date: 1940

Background imageKnitwear Collection: FANCY STITCH JUMPER 1936

FANCY STITCH JUMPER 1936
Jumper in rib & a fancy stitch with a square neckline & 3 button fastening. The buttons look like pebbles. Worn with a tweed skirt. Date: 1936

Background imageKnitwear Collection: GIRLS KNITTED JACKET

GIRLS KNITTED JACKET
Far too stylish for a little girl is this hand-knitted jacket with patterned yoke & cuffs, collar & lapels & patterned patch pockets with button detailing. Date: 1930s

Background imageKnitwear Collection: BOY IN KNITTED COAT

BOY IN KNITTED COAT
A small boy posed out of doors wears a 3/4 length light coloured knitted coat with collar & turned back cuffs & shoes with a bar across the instep. Date: late 19th century

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Elsa Schiaparelli Pour le Sport advertisment

Elsa Schiaparelli Pour le Sport advertisment
Advertisment for Elsa Schiaparellis first shop, Pour le Sport, in 4, Rue de la Paix, in Paris. Her first collection consisted of knitwear

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Sheer stockings packaging design by David Wright

Sheer stockings packaging design by David Wright
Packaging for Glamour Girl sheer stockings from the Sherwood Knitwear Company, Burbage, Leicestershire, designed by pin-up artist David Wright

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Advert for Braemar Scotlands finest knitwear 1935

Advert for Braemar Scotlands finest knitwear 1935
Womens botany, fine lambswool and pure cashmere cardigans. 1935

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Winter sports outfit by Elsa Schiaparelli

Winter sports outfit by Elsa Schiaparelli
Illustration showing a sweater with adjustable high collar, bonnet and high woollen leggings by Elsa Schiaparelli. 1928

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Knitting pattern for vest and knicker set for women 1930s

Knitting pattern for vest and knicker set for women 1930s
Soft and slimming ! Vest and knicker set knitted in petal-soft wool with simple trimming. 1930s

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Simpson of Piccadilly advertisement - Jean Shrimpton

Simpson of Piccadilly advertisement - Jean Shrimpton
Advertisement for cashmere womenswear from Simpson of Piccadilly, modelled by Jean Shrimpton. Date: 1965

Background imageKnitwear Collection: 1940s girl with skipping rope

1940s girl with skipping rope
A girl with a skipping rope models a knitted jersey, circa 1941. Date: c. 1941

Background imageKnitwear Collection: What to Knit for Baby - childrens knitting book

What to Knit for Baby - childrens knitting book
Charming illustration on the front cover of a knitting book published by Scotch Wool and Hosiery Stores. Date: c.1930

Background imageKnitwear Collection: John Smedley knitted swimsuits

John Smedley knitted swimsuits
Advertisement for John Smedley knitted swimwear. Good quality but no doubt rather itchy after a dip. 1938

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Mens knitwear pattern, 1950s

Mens knitwear pattern, 1950s
Front cover of a 1950s knitting pattern featuring two dapper chaps wearing hand knitted pullovers. Date: c.1953

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Gorringes exclusive knitted wear, 1924 advertisement

Gorringes exclusive knitted wear, 1924 advertisement
Advertisement 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

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Doll in Knitwear

Doll in Knitwear
A doll wearing a knitted (crocheted) outfit, including a bonnet, cardigan, bootees and dress. Date: 1930s

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Advert for Jays jersey knitwear for women 1937

Advert for Jays jersey knitwear for women 1937
Selection of jersey knitwear for women, including lace wool jumper with collar and jabot, smart twin set and knitted dress with long and contrasting cardigan and sash. Date: 1937

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Trade catalogue of womens knitted coats 1911

Trade catalogue of womens knitted coats 1911
Trade catalogue for Harrords department store, showing a page selection of fashionable knitted coats. Date: 1911

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Model wearing fashionable stripes 1933

Model wearing fashionable stripes 1933
Woman wearing three different style stripy pullovers with high waists for a day playing golf. Date: 1933

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove fashionable stripes 1933

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove fashionable stripes 1933
Two models wearing stripy pullovers for Chanel. (top) Hand-knitted effect with neck-tie (bottom) Lightweight striped top also with neck-tie. Date: 1933

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Advert for Braemar knitwear 1933

Advert for Braemar knitwear 1933
Two women wearing identical jumpers in two different colours, with high collar and button on the shoulders. Date: 1933

Background imageKnitwear Collection: The Vienna Auto cap - ladies motoring wear 1912

The Vienna Auto cap - ladies motoring wear 1912
Helmet-shaped knitted cap designed to protect the chin from the wind during inclement weather. The cap is warm, light, and porous

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Advert for Braemar Scotlands knitwear 1933

Advert for Braemar Scotlands knitwear 1933
Two women wearing same style different colour Botany woollen cardigans and flared skirts. Date: 1933

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Forma woollen swim suits 1933

Forma woollen swim suits 1933
Models wearing backless one-piece bathing wear with a stripe theme. 1933

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Models wearing fashionable jerseys 1933

Models wearing fashionable jerseys 1933
Three models wearing fashionable jerseys for the summer; (top left) green and yellow striped with collar sleeves and waist band in former shade

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Ballantyne cashmere advertisement, 1959

Ballantyne cashmere advertisement, 1959
Advertisement for luxurious but affordable cashmere from Ballantyne of Peebles in Scotland featuring a twinset in baby blue and a star cardigan in platinum. Date: 1959

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Margot Asquith & Lady Lytton at Murren

Margot Asquith & Lady Lytton at Murren
Margot Asquith with Lady Lytton (Pamela Bulwer-Lytton) and the latters daughter, Lady Hermione Lytton skating at Murren in Switzerland and wearing a variety of interesting knitwear! Date: 1912

Background imageKnitwear Collection: New style jumper - 1919 ladies clothing advertisement

New style jumper - 1919 ladies clothing advertisement
Advertisment for the new style jumper in cashmere available from Greensmith Downes & Son of George Street, Edinburgh. During the 1920s, the popularity of the jumper increased

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Advertisement for Bri-Lon Knitwear by Wolsey

Advertisement for Bri-Lon Knitwear by Wolsey
An advert for Bri-Lion knitwear by Wolsey for men. Two models wear Bri-Lon sweater-shirts which are apparently much in demand by men who ask for comfort-plus whether at work or play. Date: 1961

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Knitted sweaters by Dior

Knitted sweaters by Dior
Dior knitted sweaters in a large stitch; they are made in soft giant-ply wool to combine glamour with warmth. The navy sweater on the left is knitted diagonally in a chevron pattern

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Pringle fashion 1965

Pringle fashion 1965
A model wearing cashmere knitwear by Pringle of Scotland, the classic knitwear brand. The intarsia-patterned sleeveless sweater in pineapple and white is teamed with a classic pineapple cardigan

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Gardener woman models recycled wool jumper, 1940s

Gardener woman models recycled wool jumper, 1940s
A lady holds a trowel and models a knitted jumper, made from a rejuvenated old and stretch jersey, c. 1941. Date: c. 1941

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Smiling 1940s girl in a knitted hat

Smiling 1940s girl in a knitted hat
A smiling girl models a two coloured bonnet-shaped hood, made from oddments of wool. Date: c. 1941

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Babies in knitted clothes, circa 1941

Babies in knitted clothes, circa 1941
A selection of modern knitted baby clothes, to accompany a piece on knitting patterns, circa 1941. Date: c. 1941

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Knitted vest and pants, circa 1941

Knitted vest and pants, circa 1941
" The active man needs underclothes that will fit and give him freedom of movement...the pants are fitted trimly into the waist

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Young stable hand, circa 1941

Young stable hand, circa 1941
A little girl, modelling some knitted dungarees, holds the reins of a horse, circa 1941.The dungarees are knitted in stocking stitch, with ribbed waistband and garter stitch turn ups. Date: c. 1941

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Baby in knitted clothes, circa 1941

Baby in knitted clothes, circa 1941
A yawning baby models a 1940s knitted coat, frock and bonnet. Date: c. 1941

Background imageKnitwear Collection: WWI - Red Cross packing parcels of food and comfort

WWI - Red Cross packing parcels of food and comfort
Members of the Red Cross packing parcels of food and comforts for prisoners of war, probably in Wolverhampton; 1 of 3 photographs relating to Lt John Silvester Colbourne, Royal Warwickshire Regiment

Background imageKnitwear Collection: British soldiers during a period of rest - Western Front

British soldiers during a period of rest - Western Front
Photograph of British soldiers during a period of rest. Men walking past are carrying rifles and towels but no equipment. A variety of headwear is shown, including service caps, cap comforters

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Basket stitch mens cardigan, circa 1941

Basket stitch mens cardigan, circa 1941
A sketch of a knitted cardigan, featuring simply but effective use of basket stitch. Date: c. 1941

Background imageKnitwear Collection: V-neck sweater, circa 1941

V-neck sweater, circa 1941
This dapper chap obligingly models a classic V-neck sweater in cable stitch, ideal for sports wear. Date: c. 1941

Background imageKnitwear Collection: Knitted bedtime clothes, circa 1941

Knitted bedtime clothes, circa 1941
Three women pose in their knitted night attire: one models a brassiere and knicker set, the next a white, lace knit bed jacket with long knitted bishop sleeves and close fitting front



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