Summary
Alternative Name(s): Knitting Booklet, Pattern Book
Supplement to a World War II era knitting book issued by Lever Bros. Pty Ltd under the Lux brand name, 1941. 'The Lux Book' contains a range of patterns for men, women and children; the 'Lux Book Supplement' contains patterns garments including socks, service mittens and a heavy service pullover.
The books were made by Sungravure, Sydney, for Lever Bros. Pty Ltd. They publicized the Lux brand, which was known for its soaps and washing powders. Other Lux brand publicity of the era included sponsorship of 'radio theatre'.
Physical Description
Lux book supplement: small booklet with a black and white photograph of a man in military uniform holding a pair of socks and a scarf. Booklet contains patterns for socks, service mittens and a heavy service pullover.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Clothing & Textiles, Home & Community, Public Life & Institutions
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Violet (Vi) Morgan, 14 Dec 1989
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Publisher
Lever Brothers Limited, Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1941
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Printer
Sungravure Pty. Ltd., Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1941
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Date Used
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Inscriptions
Printed front cover of supplement: '1941 LUX BOOK SUPPLEMENT / IS YOUR MAN ONE / OF THE LUCKY ONES? / knit for him from these / simple LUX instructions. Hand-written at top right: '23" x 42"'.
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions - Folded
120 mm (Width), 180 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Clothing, Clothing Patterns, Handcrafts, Hand Knitting, Knitting Patterns, Wars & Conflicts, World War II, 1939-1945, Advertising
