Sample Book
1825-1874 (made)
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This book consists of knitting samples and handwritten notes by a knitter called Elizabeth Hume. Her pieces of work are attached to 12 glazed-cotton pages. Most of the samples are of fine lace knitting, but there are some pieces of solid wool knitting, of undyed Shetland wool and of coloured knitting. The book also includes examples of cotton knitting threads and wool.
The notes refer to patterns in the Knitting, Netting and Crochet Book. This best-selling volume of patterns by Mrs Gaugain was published in 1846. Jane Gaugain was the first British woman to publish knitting 'recipes' (the early name for patterns) and pioneered the use of abbreviations to describe the knitting stitches required.
The notes refer to patterns in the Knitting, Netting and Crochet Book. This best-selling volume of patterns by Mrs Gaugain was published in 1846. Jane Gaugain was the first British woman to publish knitting 'recipes' (the early name for patterns) and pioneered the use of abbreviations to describe the knitting stitches required.
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| Materials and techniques | Hand knitted wool, glazed cotton |
| Brief description | Sample book of knitting, made by Elizabeth Hume, England, 1825-1874. |
| Physical description | Book of knitting samples and handwritten notes. The pieces of knitting are attached to twelve brown glazed cotton pages. Most of the samples are of fine lace knitting and there are also pieces of solid wool knitting, of undyed Shetland wool and of coloured knitting. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss F. M. Wilcox |
| Summary | This book consists of knitting samples and handwritten notes by a knitter called Elizabeth Hume. Her pieces of work are attached to 12 glazed-cotton pages. Most of the samples are of fine lace knitting, but there are some pieces of solid wool knitting, of undyed Shetland wool and of coloured knitting. The book also includes examples of cotton knitting threads and wool. The notes refer to patterns in the Knitting, Netting and Crochet Book. This best-selling volume of patterns by Mrs Gaugain was published in 1846. Jane Gaugain was the first British woman to publish knitting 'recipes' (the early name for patterns) and pioneered the use of abbreviations to describe the knitting stitches required. |
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| Accession number | T.71-1975 |
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| Record created | January 18, 2005 |
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