Summary
Alternative Name(s): Knitting Booklet, Pattern Book
Patons Knitting Book No. 160, published by Patons & Baldwins Ltd, published during or shortly after World War II. This example was used around 1942, and includes patterns for women's knitted vests and cardigans. Each pattern indicates how many coupons would be needed to buy the wool - for instance, the 'Angela' cardigan requires 4 1/2 coupons.
The use of coupons began in Australia shortly after the beginning of World War II (June 1942 for clothing) and continued until 1949.
Physical Description
Knitting book that has on the cover a black and white photograph of a woman. Contains patterns for women's tops and cardigans each with a photograph and the number of coupons required to purchase the yarn.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Violet (Vi) Morgan, 14 Dec 1989
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Inscriptions
Printed front cover: Patons Knitting Book No. 160 [Specialty] Joy/see page 16/2 1/2 COUPONS/A Patons & Baldwins Publication. 7D.
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Overall Dimensions
25 cm (Length), 19 cm (Width)
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References
Connell, D. "The War at Home", pages 80, 138.
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Keywords
Clothing Patterns, Handcrafts, Hand Knitting, Knitting Patterns, Wars & Conflicts, Women's Clothing, World War II, 1939-1945, Rationing
