Simple Directions in Needlework and Cutting Out intended for the use of the National Female Schools of Ireland
Instruction Book
1835 (published)
1835 (published)
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This instruction book includes samples of miniature knitted objects. The little nightcap shown here is included as an example of 'Scotch knitting'.
The book was published under the title 'Simple Directions in Needlework and Cutting Out intended for the use of the National Female Schools of Ireland, to which are added specimens of work executed by pupils of the National Model Female School'. The Model Schools were set up to promote the education of the poor in Ireland. They often taught knitting, as did orphanages and workhouses, with the aim of providing the poor with a skill for gainful employment.
The book was published under the title 'Simple Directions in Needlework and Cutting Out intended for the use of the National Female Schools of Ireland, to which are added specimens of work executed by pupils of the National Model Female School'. The Model Schools were set up to promote the education of the poor in Ireland. They often taught knitting, as did orphanages and workhouses, with the aim of providing the poor with a skill for gainful employment.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 30 parts.
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| Title | Simple Directions in Needlework and Cutting Out intended for the use of the National Female Schools of Ireland (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Knitted wool |
| Brief description | Knitting instruction book including samples, English, 1848 |
| Physical description | Knitting instruction book containing samples of miniature objects including a cap and a stocking. |
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| Summary | This instruction book includes samples of miniature knitted objects. The little nightcap shown here is included as an example of 'Scotch knitting'. The book was published under the title 'Simple Directions in Needlework and Cutting Out intended for the use of the National Female Schools of Ireland, to which are added specimens of work executed by pupils of the National Model Female School'. The Model Schools were set up to promote the education of the poor in Ireland. They often taught knitting, as did orphanages and workhouses, with the aim of providing the poor with a skill for gainful employment. |
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| Accession number | T.2 to C-1942 |
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| Record created | January 5, 2005 |
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