Jumper
1942 (made)
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This eye-catching short-sleeved jumper was knitted during the 1940s. Hand-knitting was greatly encouraged during the Second World War and up to 1952 while rationing was in force. The coupon system limited the amount of clothes and clothing materials people could buy.
'Make-do and mend' suggestions included unravelling old knitted jumpers to re-use the yarn. The striking design and colours of this top show that imaginative knitters were able to create attractive styles in spite of restrictions.
'Make-do and mend' suggestions included unravelling old knitted jumpers to re-use the yarn. The striking design and colours of this top show that imaginative knitters were able to create attractive styles in spite of restrictions.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Hand-knitted wool |
| Brief description | Hand-knitted short-sleeved woollen jumper, Great Britain, 1942 |
| Physical description | Hand-knitted short-sleeved woollen jumper of alternating wavy black and turquoise stripes. There is a scalloped decoration at the neck. |
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| Credit line | Given by Sue Stockwell |
| Object history | Registered File number 1987/800. |
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| Summary | This eye-catching short-sleeved jumper was knitted during the 1940s. Hand-knitting was greatly encouraged during the Second World War and up to 1952 while rationing was in force. The coupon system limited the amount of clothes and clothing materials people could buy. 'Make-do and mend' suggestions included unravelling old knitted jumpers to re-use the yarn. The striking design and colours of this top show that imaginative knitters were able to create attractive styles in spite of restrictions. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.27-1987 |
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| Record created | January 6, 2005 |
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