Summary
Booklet containing knitting patterns for soldiers, and sailors. The garments are illustrated. Made by John Paton, Son & Co Ltd. Publications Maclare, Macdonald & Co., Glasgow, circa 1914. Likely to have been used during World War I for making soldiers' comforts.
Physical Description
Booklet containing knitting patterns for soldiers, and sailors. Garments illustrated. Inside front cover is contents page for garments: mittens, cardigan s, chest and neck protector, cholera belts, gloves, helmets, etc. Inside back cover are advertisements for wool. Stapled at spine.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Miss A. V. Fraser, Feb 1986
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Publisher
John Paton, Son & Co, Glasgow, Scotland, Great Britain, circa 1914
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Publisher
Maclare, Macdonald & Co., Glasgow, Scotland, Great Britain, circa 1914
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Inscriptions
Printed front cover: Directions for Knitting Soldiers' & Sailors' comforts from Patons Alloa Knitting Wools.
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Overall Dimensions
14.5 cm (Length), 22 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Clothing Patterns, Handcrafts, Knitting Patterns, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918, Hand Knitting, Soldiers' Comforts