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WW1 Canadian knitting song, music sheet coverKnitting Socks for Daddys Men, a patriotic song with words and music by Jean Munro Mulloy, wife of Trooper Mulloy of South African fame
Leachs WW1 knitting booklet - Comforts for MenFront cover of a Leachs Comforts for Men booklet, part of their Home Needlework Series, featuring a number of woollen comforts including a helmet or balaclava, fingerless gloves and socks
Bracelet wool holder, WW1Advertisement for a bracelet wool holder, an accessory to aid knitters who were making socks, mufflers and other comforts for soldiers during the First World War. Date: 1915
Sock darning by men, WW1A middle-aged man employed in darning a sock and rocking a baby - a reversal of roles during the First World War. Date: 1917
A Revolution in Sock Knitting, WW1 Australian leafletFront cover of a leaflet issued by Parmer & Company of Sydney, Australia, instructing knitters on how to knit two socks at the same time on a single set of knitting needles
American Red Cross leaflet, WW1 - knitting socks for soldierA leaflet produced by the American Red Cross giving directions on knitting articles suitable for the Army, Navy and European sufferers
VAD matron and nurses at a French hospital, WW1A group of VAD nurses, attached to the St Johns Ambulance Assocation, pictured at a hospital in France where they had been since the outbreak of war. The nurses wear arm brassards with the St
German school girls knitting socks for soldiers, WW1German school girls knitting socks for soldiers in 1914. Date: 1914
Woolcraft guide advertisementAdvertisement for the Woolcraft Practical Guide to Knitting and Crochet with an accompanying illustration showing a lady knitting a sock. Date: c.1915
Wilkinson Manufacturing Co knitting wools for WW1 comfortsText only advertisement for Wilkinson Manufacturing Co of Accrington Road Mills, Burnley and their special knitting wools that passed all War Office regulations
WW1 knitting postcardA small girl presents a pair of mis-shapen hand knitted khaki socks to a soldier and expresses the hope that they fit. He doesn t look convinced
Making mittens from socks, WW1Instructions on how to make mittens from old socks and stockings for soldiers at the front. The idea was devised by Dr George C
Knitting humour, WW1The Sentimentalist (who has received socks from England). " She loves me; she loves me not. A British soldier, on receiving a pair of badly made socks from a sweetheart in England proceeds to
Another room in Cromwell Gardens of Artist PJ HillAnother room in Cromwell Gardens showing man at a work table, bed, kit hanging from the walls, socks hanging up to dry. 21017 Private P. J
Advert for Tenova mens self-supporting socks 1939Made to be forgotten. Tenova socks stay up. The cut-out at the back and the band at the top, containing Lastex yarn keep these Tenova socks gently but firmly in place
Advert for Tenova mens self-supporting socks 1938Tenova socks need no suspenders. Tenova socks have a band at the top containing Lastex yarn, which is part of the sock itself. The band holds them up gently buy securely. Date: 1938
Silhouette of girl in cloche hatFull length silhouette of a little girl called Dodo, wearing a cloche hat and holding a toy. Date: circa 1930s
Silhouette of boy with toy horseFull length silhouette of a boy called Peter, with a toy horse. Date: 20th century
Silhouette of a girlFull length silhouette of a girl. Date: circa 1940s
Silhouette of a girl with a toy animalFull length silhouette of a girl called Joan, holding a toy animal. Date: 1943
Advert for Tenova mens self-supporting socks 1937A new kind of sock. Self-supporting. No suspenders needed. This special patented design with a top band containing lastex yarn does the trick. They can t come down. They don t let you down
Business card design, man with clothesBusiness card design, depicting a man with a selection of clothes -- a large grey trilby hat on a stand, a green shirt and a pair of beige socks. Very tasteful. Date: 20th century
Little boy sitting in a wheelbarrowA little boy sitting in a wheelbarrow on a lawn. He is examining a notebook with pencil attachment
Middle-aged couple in a gardenA middle-aged, well-dressed couple standing in a garden. He is in plus fours and golfing socks, and is filling his pipe from a pouch
Two men in plus fours, holding parasolsTwo men in plus fours and golfing socks, holding parasols, balancing on a stone
Man out walking with backpackA man out walking with a backpack and various other items
Man with two children and a toy pramA man with two little children - a boy and girl - and a toy pram in a well-kept garden. Date: C.1926
Advert for L & R Wooderson mens sock garter 1906For gentlemen the Velvet Grip, Boston Garter comes in a varity of colours blue, pink, cardinal, black and white. Date: 1906
Portrait photo of a young boyA small boy in shorts and long socks sitting on a table. Date: C.1912
Man on country lane with two motorbikesMan standing on a country lane with two motorbikes. Date: (insert)
Woman out walking, Portree, Isle of Skye, ScotlandWoman out walking and admiring the view in Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland. Date: 1926
Sprinting SoldiersYoung army cadets at Aldershot barracks, Hampshire, England, being coached in the correct position for a start in a sprint race. Date: 16 June 1933
Boy & Recruitment PosterThe Army of Today and Yesterday - A little boy studies recruitment poster for the British Army. Date: 1930s
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
Thirsty walkers denied the chance of a drink at the pubThirsty Pedestrian - " Is there a pub in this village?" Ancient Villager - " Noa! But there be a Poomp!" Date: 1901
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
Japan - Taking brides possessions to new homeJapan - The removal (by porters) of a Japanese brides possessions to her new marital home owned by her future husband. Date: circa 1908
School DiscoRemember school discos, when all the boys looked lost and girls wore white stilettos with ankle socks?
Costume / Men / Scottish 12CA middle-class Englishman (or, more likely, Scotsman, judging by his kilt and tartan socks?) in travelling costume, with moneybag at his belt and another bag at his side
