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Knitting Stick

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker

This knitting stick is of carved and turned boxwood, made proably in the 18th century.
The handle is carved in high relief with the Sacrifice of Abraham and Samson and Delilah. Above are flowers and festoons. It has two metal bands.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Carved and turned boxwood
Brief description
Knitting stick, boxwood, Abraham, Samson and Delilah, probably 18th century
Physical description
Handle carved in high relief with the Sacrifice of Abraham and Samson and Delilah. Above are flowers and festoons. Two metal bands.
Dimensions
  • Length: 20.32cm
Object history
From the Murray bequest.
Production
probably 18th century
Subjects depicted
Summary
This knitting stick is of carved and turned boxwood, made proably in the 18th century.
The handle is carved in high relief with the Sacrifice of Abraham and Samson and Delilah. Above are flowers and festoons. It has two metal bands.
Bibliographic reference
'Salting Bequest (A. 70 to A. 1029-1910) / Murray Bequest (A. 1030 to A. 1096-1910)'. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum (Department of Architecture and Sculpture). London: Printed under the Authority of his Majesty's Stationery Office, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, Limited, East Harding Street, EC, p. 164
Collection
Accession number
A.1083-1910

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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