Knitting Stick
18th century (made)
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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.
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.
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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. |
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Object history | From the Murray bequest. |
Production | probably 18th century |
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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 |
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Accession number | A.1083-1910 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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