Knitwear Collection (page 2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Polo neck sweater, circa 1941
" Aren t they a fine pair of winners?For outside jobs or for sports wear, the polo-neck sweater is ideal. It;s built for endurance and warmth, and knitted in double yarn." Date: c. 1941

The fascinating Fez, circa 1941
A woman models a knitted swathed fez, decorated with a bunch of flowers, circa 1941. Date: c. 1941

Three cornered knitted hat, circa 1941
A lady models a three cornered knitted hat, worn at a rakish angle. She also wears a herringbone tweed coat, with pearl earrings. Date: c. 1941

Two-colour turban, circa 1941
A lady models a knitted two-colour turban, circa 1941. Date: c. 1941

Knitted sleeveless waistcoat, circa 1941
A lady models a knitted sleeveless waistcoat, circa 1941. She holds what looks like a budding chesnut branch in her hands-perhaps shes doing a spot of gardening. Date: c. 1941

Plaited cable pullover, circa 1941
A slim lady models a knitted plaited cable pullover. Date: c. 1941

Ladies knitted cable pullover and jerkin, circa 1941
Two cheerful looking outdoors-types model a cable pullover and a sleeveless jerkin, made from the same knitting pattern. They hold on to a knotted woollen rope. Date: c. 1941

Everyday knitted underwear, circa 1941
A vacant-looking young woman holds a hair brush and models a trim yet sensible vest and panty set with knitted shoulders. Date: c. 1941

Ladies fashion, circa 1941
Two stylish women meet for afternoon tea, both wearing a smart knitted two piece. Date: c. 1941

Knitting pattern 1949
Knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a sweater with button front, short sleeve, high neck and small collar. 1949

Knitting pattern 1943
Warm 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

Advert for Chilprufe wool underwear for children 1943
Quailty... a necessity when supplies are limited. The output of Chilprufe pure wool is now confined solely to a range of essential garments for infants and young children

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