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Fashion Illustration, 1966Fashion illustration by Shuna Harwood featuring dresses by Nina Ricci, Harvey Gould, Yves St Laurent, Louis Feraud and Hildebrand. Date: 1966
What People Are Wearing - Elizabeth BarhamElizabeth Barham wearing a lightweight wool dress in Liberty print from Jane & Jane 1966 spring collection. Date: 1966
What People Are Wearing - Amanda GrinlingThe actress Amanda Grinling wearing a dress she made herself using a finged stole in pink and purple striped wool. The top is pink rayon. Date: 1966
Advert in Debenham & Freebody knitted coats 1917Woolen knitted coat made from alpaca yarn. Artificial silk knitted coat suitable for indoor and outdoor wear. Graceful crepe-de-chine jumper. 1917
New style jumper - 1919 ladies clothing advertisementAdvertisment 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
Jaeger fashion 1965Model wearing a Jaeger wool suit in marigold frieze, worn with a sleeveless white wool sweater and white linen hat. She is posed in the stock order department at Dormeuil
Gardener woman models recycled wool jumper, 1940sA 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 hatA smiling girl models a two coloured bonnet-shaped hood, made from oddments of wool. Date: c. 1941
Babies in knitted clothes, circa 1941A 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
Advert for Shoolbreds soldiers & sailors comforts 1915Advertisement for Shoolbreds comforts for soldiers and sailors during the First World War. Army shirts, soldiers cardigan jackets and woven body belts are among the products advertised. 1915
Young stable hand, circa 1941A 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 1941A yawning baby models a 1940s knitted coat, frock and bonnet. Date: c. 1941
Children on doorstep in a Balham street, SW LondonFour children on a doorstep in a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961
Little girl looking glumA little girl looking glum. Date: circa 1960s
Slubbing machine or billy, 19th century.. Slubbing machine or billy, used to twist carded thread in woollen manufacture, 19th century
Boys drawing in chalk, Balham, SW LondonBoys drawing chalk figures on the ground in a street in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961
Studio portrait, little boy with dachshundStudio portrait, little boy holding a rather plump dachshund. Date: circa 1910s
Needlework for the war effort, Claridges Hotel, WW1Women making woollen shirts for the war effort at Claridges Hotel, London, at the start of the First World War. The garments are destined for Lord Tredegars yacht
Advert for Shoolbreds service clothing 1915Warm and durable khaki service winter clothing for World War One. 1915
WW1 knitting song music sheet - I m Knitting a RosaryFront cover of a music sheet for a knitting-themed song - I m Knitting a Rosary, - words by Robert Levenson and music by Vincent Plunkett
WW1 knitting song sheet musicFront cover of sheet music for Knitting Song, published during the First World War when national patriotism was manifested by knitting comforts for troops. Date: c.1917
Sunlight Yarn Knitting book - vintage tennis fashionFront cover of a Sunlight Yarn Knitting book featuring a young woman in a fine knitted jumper readying herself to take a smash during a tennis match. Date: 1914-1918
Baldwins knitting leaflet, WW1, winter at the frontField & Hospital Comforts in Knitting and Crochet. Great War knitting booklet published by J & J Baldwins of Halifax featuring two British soldiers in a snowy trench on the Western Front
The Needle Worker, WW1 knitting & sewing bookletFront cover of monthly magazine, The Needle Worker, from the Great War period featuring a photograph of a Belgian kepi cap - the knitting pattern for which was inside. Date: c.1915
Leachs knitting booklet - garments for scouts, WW1Front cover of a Leachs knitting booklet from the Great War period. This issue focuses on making clothing for scouts who were an important part of the war effort at home. Date: c.1915
French WW1 knitting patternReproduction of the front cover of a French WW1 period knitting booklet, with examples of tricotons (otherwise known as comforts ) available to knit for soldiers at the front. Date: 1914-1918
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
Basket stitch mens cardigan, circa 1941A sketch of a knitted cardigan, featuring simply but effective use of basket stitch. Date: c. 1941
WW1 knitting, woollen belts - gift to the troops from QueenGift to the Troops at the Front from the Queen and the Women of the Empire. Leaflet giving instructions on how to knit woollen belts for troops during the First World War
WW1 crocheted cap and scarf combined for soldiersPattern and photograph taken from a Baldwins Wool Great War era knitting booklet for a crocheted cap and scarf combined. Date: c.1915
American Red Cross Womens Bureau WW1 knitting bookletFront cover of The American Red Cross Womens Bureau instructions for knitting comforts for soldiers. Photograph features a very handsome young man dressed in a knitted balaclava with extended chest
WW1 knitting booklet patterns, knitted helmetsInside of a First World War era knitting booklet with various patterns instructing knitters how to make woollen comforts for the troops
Patons Khaki knitting wools advertisement, WW1Advertisement for Patons Khaki knitting wools during the First World War, specifically for knitting comforts for troops at the front
WW1 knitting booklet, The Higbee CompanyThe Knitting Needle has again come into its own. Front cover of a small booklet published by the Higbee Company (USA) containing patterns for knitting comforts for troops during the First World War
V-neck sweater, circa 1941This dapper chap obligingly models a classic V-neck sweater in cable stitch, ideal for sports wear. Date: c. 1941
Knitted bedtime clothes, circa 1941Three 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
Countess Zia and Nada Torby packing mittens for troops, WW1Countess Zia Torby (later Lady Zia Wernher) and Countess Nada Torby (later Mountbatten), daughters of Grand Duke Michael and prominent figures in society organised this group of society ladies who
Mens Wear during WW1, August and February by J. H. ThorpeThe contrast in clothing worn by British soldiers in the trenches in August and in February. The soldier on the left wears the familiar khaki tunic, breeches and puttees
The fascinating Fez, circa 1941A woman models a knitted swathed fez, decorated with a bunch of flowers, circa 1941. Date: c. 1941
Three cornered knitted hat, circa 1941A 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 1941A lady models a knitted two-colour turban, circa 1941. Date: c. 1941
Knitted sleeveless waistcoat, circa 1941A 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 1941A slim lady models a knitted plaited cable pullover. Date: c. 1941
Ladies knitted cable pullover and jerkin, circa 1941Two 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 1941A vacant-looking young woman holds a hair brush and models a trim yet sensible vest and panty set with knitted shoulders. Date: c. 1941