N° d'objet
56/390
Description
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.
Description physique
knitting sheath: wood (mahogany); brass wire
Historique d'archive
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.'
Date
1860 - 1860
Nom d'objet
Matériel
Technique
Document électronique
- 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
