Summary
Alternative Name(s): Knitting Booklet, Pattern Book
One of two World War II era knitting books 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 knitting book with a black and white photograph on the cover of a young woman. The book contains advice on knitting technique, fashion notes, an advertisement for Lux soap powder as well as numerous knitting patterns for various different garments for men, women, infants and children.
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 book: The/LUX BOOK/1941
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Overall Dimensions
183 mm (Width), 230 mm (Height)
Size of booklet .1.
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Keywords
Clothing, Clothing Patterns, Handcrafts, Hand Knitting, Knitting Patterns, Wars & Conflicts, World War II, 1939-1945, Advertising
