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Clothes prop with comic verse on a Christmas cardClothes prop with washing line and socks, with comic verse on a Christmas card -- including a Leap Year proposal in advance of the following year. Date: circa 1890s
Margaret Vyner, 1940Margaret Vyner, wife of actor Hugh Williams, sporting an outfit made from wool designed by Norman Hartnell, who was at the time dress-maker to the Queen. 1940
Advert for Braemar Scotlands finest knitwear 1935Womens botany, fine lambswool and pure cashmere cardigans. 1935
The Early Iron Age. The bog body from Huldremose in Djursland from 100 AD. The woman wore a skirt of wool, a scarf and two fleece capes. Her hair was tied up with a long woollen cord
Winter sports outfit by Elsa SchiaparelliIllustration showing a sweater with adjustable high collar, bonnet and high woollen leggings by Elsa Schiaparelli. 1928
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
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
Weldons garments & hospital comforts, knitting booklet, WW1Be useful in this time of war. Front cover of a Weldons booklet with instructions on how to make a variety of garments for soldiers and hospital comforts for wounded men
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
Advert for Wolsey pure wool underwear 1914Advertisement for Wolsey pure wool underwear, made in Britain, by Britons. September 1914
Advert for the Olva sleeping blanket, WW1Advertisement for the Olva improved sleeping blanket, a great improvement on the ordinary sleeping bag. Invaluable for officers on active service
Woolly Stockings C. 1940A smiling young woman, reclining on tasselled cushions, pulls on a wool stocking while pointing her toe in the air
Advert for Goochs toddlers clothing 1929Three charming styles, girls double breasted overcoat with bonnet, boys suit made from crepe-de-chine with white front collar and cuffs
John Smedley knitted swimsuitsAdvertisement for John Smedley knitted swimwear. Good quality but no doubt rather itchy after a dip. 1938
Woollen embroidery on part of army shirt, 1945 (c). Associated with Bert Worne and the Essex Regiment, the 3rd Indian Division (Chindits) and the Chindits
Advert for Dickins & Jones soldiers & sailors comforts 1914Selection of Christmas gifts for soldiers and sailors. 1914
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
A Tatler Fashion, by Gordon ConwayA Spring ensemble destined to be made in a light woollen material. The red coat is lined with the same material as the dress, the stripes being reversed. The scheme is completed with a red felt hat
WW1 - Two little seated children playing with a ball of woolWW1 Propaganda postcard - late war era - " It will all come right in the end". Two little children playing with a ball of wool, sitting on a large chair
Rainbow Wool for French Knitting circa 1930s
Advertisement for Braemar Wool Suits 1936Advertisement for Braemar Wool Suits. This illustration shows two women wearing elegant woollen suits with stylish accessories of coordinating colours (gloves, hats)
Advert for D H Evans necessities for soldiers and sailorsAdvertisement for D H Evans of Oxford Street, selling necessities for keeping soldiers warm in the harsh winter, fingerless khanki mitts, brown or navy bag gloves, double breasted khaki wool sweater
Portugal, Madeira, Funchal: Peasant woman spinning wool Date: 2016
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
Soho, London - 122 Wardour Street W1 -s &s Moss (Woollens) Ltd, opposite Broadwick Street. 1973
Irish Woollen Industry, Sheep Grazing in Co. Meath - a view of sheep in a field. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Meath). Date: circa early 1900s
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
Greetings card, babys knitted shoeGreetings card in the shape of a babys knitted shoe. Date: circa 1890s