Número del objeto
56/390
Descripción
This knitting sheath was made for Frances Brown, whose name is inscribed on the under side, by her sweetheart when she was 14 in 1860. It was used to help hold the right knitting needle firmly, which enabled the knitter to achieve greater speed in their work.
Descripción física
knitting sheath: wood (mahogany); brass wire
Historia del archivo
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Original owner Francis Brown of Brixham or Dartmouth. // Made by her sweetheart, when she was 14 years old in 1860. // see enclosed letter // Name Frances Brown carved on the under side.'
Fecha
1860 - 1860
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Material
Técnica
Documento digital
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_1606.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_1607.tif - High resolution image
