Knitting Sheath
1740 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This knitting sheath is inscribed with the date 1740, the name 'Thomos Smith' and the initials 'EP'. It was therefore probably made by a man for a woman as a present or love token. This example has intricate carved decoration of a small head and abstract designs, and a turned end.
Knitters used sheaths to hold one needle and support the knitting while they knitted with the other needle. They could tuck the sheath into their waistband or tie it around their waist.
Knitters used sheaths to hold one needle and support the knitting while they knitted with the other needle. They could tuck the sheath into their waistband or tie it around their waist.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Carved wood |
| Brief description | Carved wooden knitting sheath, England, 1740 |
| Physical description | Carved wooden knitting sheath including the name 'Thomos Smith', the date 1740 and the initials 'EP'. |
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| Summary | This knitting sheath is inscribed with the date 1740, the name 'Thomos Smith' and the initials 'EP'. It was therefore probably made by a man for a woman as a present or love token. This example has intricate carved decoration of a small head and abstract designs, and a turned end. Knitters used sheaths to hold one needle and support the knitting while they knitted with the other needle. They could tuck the sheath into their waistband or tie it around their waist. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 129-1908 |
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| Record created | January 19, 2005 |
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