Objectnummer
56/390
Beschrijving
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.
Fysieke kenmerken
knitting sheath: wood (mahogany); brass wire
Archiefgeschiedenis
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.'
Datum
1860 - 1860
Objectnaam
Materiaal
Techniek
Elektronisch document
- 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
