19th Century – Adult Garments & Accessories
Camisole In the 19th century knitting and crochet were used for small items like caps and stockings, and for decorative edgings and insertion for cloth garments. Larger garments such as…
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19th Century – 1891 sampler
A treasure from the Textile Collection - The 1891 Sampler The Sampler was knitted by AF in 1891 but very little else is known about the creator or the circumstances…
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19th Century – 1826 – our Collection’s oldest item
This is a nightcap that belonged to Captain Tweedie and is clearly marked 1826. The item was donated to the collection by Sue Leighton White in 2004 and is the…
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Camisole
Camisole with crochet panels and neck. You can see other images of the camisole in another post.
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Bedspread
Variety of stitch panels sewn together in diagonal lines at right angles to edging. Includes a knitted textured patch over a circular hole. Age. 1837. Hannah Smith knitted in. 270…
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Chevron Suit
Photo: K&CG Collection Fiona Halliwell, one of our team of volunteers at the Collection, has created display boards taking the colourwork theme through Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter. Using images…
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Fair Isle Cardigan
Photo: K&CG Collection Fiona Halliwell, one of our team of volunteers at the Collection, has created display boards taking the colourwork theme through Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter. Using images…
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Leaves Waistcoat
Photo: K&CG Collection A lovely autumn leaves waistcoat design.
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Fair Isle Scarf
Photo: K&CG Collection Fiona Halliwell, one of our team of volunteers at the Collection, has created display boards taking the colourwork theme through Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter. Using images…
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Crocheted Waistcoat
Photo: K&CG Collection Fiona Halliwell, one of our team of volunteers at the Collection, has created display boards taking the colourwork theme through Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter. Using images…
