Woollen Collection (page 9)

Phyllis Dare knitting, WW1
Phyllis Dare (1890-1975), the English actress, who was born Phyllis Haddie Dones, c.1910. Together with her sister, Zena, she was one of the great

Loves Labour - Not Lost by Barribal, WW1 knitting
A pretty young woman engrossed in her knitting, a popular and patriotic pastime during the First World War, making comforts for troops. Date: 1915

Knitting postcard, WW1
Humorous postcard from the First World War drawing on the theme of knitting. A soldier on leave is used to help a young girl wind her wool (no doubt used to knit comforts for troops)

Knitting comforts for the troops, WW1
Three ladies, knee deep in khaki wool knit furiously and engage the help of a civilian male to wind their yarn. Date: 1914

Women knitting silhouette, WW1
Silhouette showing a long line of women, all knitting comforts for the troops from a huge ball of wool. 1915

Cockatoo knitting wools advertisement, 1917
Advertisement for Cockatoo knitting wools from the Cockatoo Company based in Burley-in-Wharfedale, Yorkshire, ideal for soldiers comforts

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

French women knitting in wine cellar, Rheims, WW1
French women knitting comforts for soldiers in a gloomy wine cellar, dimly lit by candles in Rheims, a refuge from shell-fire in the frequently bombarded city. Date: 1914

Baling fleeces, Burrawang, Australia
Baling fleeces in a shearing shed, Burrawang, New South Wales, Australia. Date: early 20th century

Shetland Wool Cardigan for soldiers, World War One
A shetland wool cardigan, with balaclava, available from Scott Adies of Regent Street and an ideal present to send to fighting men on the Western Front during Christmas 1915. Date: 1915

Black soldiers preparing food, Western Front, France, WW1
Black soldiers preparing food at a camp near the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1917

Toddler in pink and white by Muriel Dawson. Date: 1920s

Toddler in yellow and white by Muriel Dawson. Date: 1920s

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

Knitting pattern 1945
A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a step in slip. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing

Black soldiers keeping warm, Western Front, France, WW1
Black soldiers keeping warm at a brazier in a camp near the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1917

Knitting pattern 1944
A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a tuck in blouse and three-toned jacket. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing

Young man processing wool, Scotland
A young man in the textile industry in Scotland, processing wool

Girl in knitted swimsuit with model boat
A little girl in a knitted swimsuit, standing on a sandy beach with a model boat

Six people knitting scarves
Six people sitting in a row, knitting long scarves. Only one of them is female

Woman in goggles outside hotel
A smiling young woman wearing a woollen dress and goggles on her head stands outside Brighton House, a private hotel

Advert for Burberry overcoats 1928
3 Burberry overcoats that provide double service overcoats and weatherproof in one garment. 1928

Advert for Braemar Scotlands finest knitwear 1934
Braemar Scotlands finest knitwear, two women wearing high neck and v line cardigans. 1934

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove knitted clothing 1917
Three style practical knitted clothing, made from alpaca yarn. 1917

Man with motorbike and baby
A man with a large motorbike and a baby. They seem to have swapped places -- the baby is on the motorbike and the man is in the sidecar. Date: 1920s

Little boy riding in a toy car
A little boy riding along in a toy car with a pipe in his mouth

Advert for J. Roussel swim suits for women 1936
You must look slim and shapely in a swim suit by J. Roussel. In airollasta, a weave of pure elastic wool. 1936

Advert for Pesco pure silk & wool underwear 1929
Health in the Nursery, fine textures of Pesco, pure wool and silk childrens undergarments. Date: 1929

Advert for Debenham & Freebody womens coat 1916
Woman wearing a woollen stockinette coat frock, with large collar and patch pockets. 1916

Collars and ties are important 1929
Winter clothing for women in beige. Date: 1929

Russia, Street Utensil Seller. Date: circa 1901

Wife despairs at Husbands awful choice of attire and colour - " Strike me pink!" Date: circa 1940s

Russian Stocking seller. Date: 1905

Active Service - WW1 knitting postcard by Harold Copping
Postcard from the First World War depicting a woman knitting comforts for soldiers (note the khaki coloured wool), and gazing wistfully into the distance

Araucanian Woman Spinning wool by hand - Chile. The term Araucanian, can refer to any member of a group of South American Indians that are now concentrated in the fertile valleys

German Bavarian Mother mends her young sons sock
Jolly German Bavarian Mother mends her happy young sons sock Date: circa 1910s

Design for Woollen Dress Print with flowers
Design for Woollen Dress Print with red and orange flowers. Watercolour on copy paper. Silver Studio. 1934

Adorable baby in woollen hat and cardigan
Baby sitting on table wearing a woollen hat and cardigan. 1900

Palaung women - Kalaw

Advert for J. Roussel swim suits for men & women 1935
The new swim suit by Roussel in airollasta Swim suits by Roussel gently control the figure and mould it to slim beauty without the least restriction to the most vigorous movement. 1935

Man from Samegrelo - Georgia
Man from Samegrelo (Samargalo, Megrelia or Mingrelia) - a historic province in the western part of Georgia, formerly also known as Odishi. The Megrelians are an ethnic subgroup of the Georgians

Fulling Stocks at Gotts Woollen Factory, Leeds, Yorkshire
Fulling Stocks at Gotts Woollen Factory, Leeds, where newly woven material is being cleaned and thickened. Date: 1844

Poster: How to make woollens last longer. With advice about dirt, grit and moths, and hints on washing. 20th century

Advertisement for Andre Gillier knitwear
Advertisement for knitwear by Andre Gillier of Troyes and Paris, France, featuring elegant ladies in patterned scarves. 1924

Two ladies in coats designed by Drecoll and Jenny
Two fashionable ladies wearing the latest coat designs. On the left, a woollen coat in grey, with pleating, buttons and fur trimming, and a gold-coloured pocket, by Drecoll

Young lady in three-piece outfit by Bernard
Young lady on a golf course in a three-piece autumn outfit and matching scarf with multicoloured stripes, by Bernard. 1924

Warm Ski-Wear
A model in warm, sensible ski- wear : Woollen gloves and a headscarf and sunglasses to protect her eyes from snow blindness! Date: 1930s

Welsh Woollen Mill
Pandy Mill, a woollen mill at Penmachno, Carnarvonshire, Wales. Date: 19th century

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