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Knitting
Old Mally Gibson of Garsdale. `At the end of the last century old Mally Gibson with coal-scuttle bonnet, faultless cap border, bare arms and the homeliest of frocks, recalled a bygone age of rural simplicity, as thus equipped she rattled her needles and danced her cap of Bump Garn beside her the livelong day.' See The Old Hand Knitters of the Dales by Marie Hartley and Joan Ingilby, p 64. Copy in Beamish Library.
Old Mally Gibson of Garsdale. `At the end of the last century old Mally Gibson with coal-scuttle bonnet, faultless cap border, bare arms and the homeliest of frocks, recalled a bygone age of rural simplicity, as thus equipped she rattled her needles and danced her cap of Bump Garn beside her the livelong day.' See The Old Hand Knitters of the Dales by Marie Hartley and Joan Ingilby, p 64. Copy in Beamish Library.
Old Lady Knitting
Old Lady knitting and having a quiet chat to worker. St John's Chapel.
Old Lady knitting and having a quiet chat to worker. St John's Chapel.
Knitting sheath
Knitting sheath.
Knitting sheath.
Knitting Sheath
Knitting Sheath.
Knitting Sheath.
Knitting sheath
Detail of a knitting sheath.
Detail of a knitting sheath.
Portrait
Portrait of two ladies from Kays Farm, Evenwood probably related to Wearmouth family. One is reading, the other is knitting.
Portrait of two ladies from Kays Farm, Evenwood probably related to Wearmouth family. One is reading, the other is knitting.
Knitting
Brough lady knitting at Brough.
Brough lady knitting at Brough.
School group
School group of girls and staff knitting, 29th November 1916.
School group of girls and staff knitting, 29th November 1916.
Social Service Centre
Knitting, patchwork and weaving at the Toronto Social Service Centre
Knitting, patchwork and weaving at the Toronto Social Service Centre
Shop window display
Competition shop window display at Wm Redpaths Ltd in Berwick upon Tweed, 1935 - Daily Mail £1000 knitting, needlework and rug making contest; £250 window display contest..
Competition shop window display at Wm Redpaths Ltd in Berwick upon Tweed, 1935 - Daily Mail £1000 knitting, needlework and rug making contest; £250 window display contest..
Tatting Shuttle
Tatting shuttle and spare bobbin in original packaging
Tatting shuttle and spare bobbin in original packaging
Bag
Work bag made of cotton with wooden handles. The cotton is white with a printed floral design, the handles are made of wood. It is probably hand made. The bag contains sewing and knitting items for use in the home.in the 1960s.
Work bag made of cotton with wooden handles. The cotton is white with a printed floral design, the handles are made of wood. It is probably hand made. The bag contains sewing and knitting items for use in the home.in the 1960s.
Knitting Needle Holder
Wooden knitting needle holder shaped like a folded umbrella. See notes
Wooden knitting needle holder shaped like a folded umbrella. See notes
Knitting Sheath
Leg sheath, Ash, 182mm x 40mm x 28mm.
Leg sheath, Ash, 182mm x 40mm x 28mm.
Knitting Sheath
Mid 19th century. Curved sheath of circular section in the form of a sea serpent, whose head forms the needle holder ( metal lined ). The body is stamped with crescented punches, giving the appearance of scales. See notes
Mid 19th century. Curved sheath of circular section in the form of a sea serpent, whose head forms the needle holder ( metal lined ). The body is stamped with crescented punches, giving the appearance of scales. See notes
Knitting Sheath
Fish sheath, mahogany.
Fish sheath, mahogany.
Knitting Sheath
In the shape of a fish. See notes
In the shape of a fish. See notes
Knitting Sheath
Fish shaped, initials M.A.C in small brass nails, slit through body.
Fish shaped, initials M.A.C in small brass nails, slit through body.
Knitting Sheath
Mid 19th century. Wooden sheath in the form of a fish. Having the needle hole in the mouth.
Mid 19th century. Wooden sheath in the form of a fish. Having the needle hole in the mouth.
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