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Knitted helmet, WW1 knitting, comforts for soldiers
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Knitted helmet, WW1 knitting, comforts for soldiers
Photograph and pattern written by Marjory Tillotson for Baldwins yarn manufacturers, to make a knitted helmet with cap pieces - one of numerous comforts for soldiers suggested during the First World War. Date: c.1915
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Baldwins Cape Chest Comforts Garment Garments Handmade Helmets Instructions Knit Knitted Knitting Marjory Patterns Wool Woollen Woolly Yarn Tillotson
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of innovation and resourcefulness during the First World War, as women across the United Kingdom answered the call to create comforts for soldiers at the front lines. The image showcases a knitted helmet and cap set, designed by Marjory Tillotson and published as part of a pattern series for Baldwins yarn manufacturers around 1915. As the harsh realities of trench warfare became increasingly apparent, the need for practical and protective garments for soldiers became a priority. Marjory Tillotson, an accomplished knitter and designer, contributed to this effort by creating patterns for various knitted comforts, including this unique helmet and cap set. The helmet, made up of several interconnected pieces, was designed to provide additional warmth and protection for soldiers' heads, while the cap offered insulation and coverage for the ears and neck. The pattern instructions, written by Marjory Tillotson, would have been distributed through yarn shops and magazines, allowing women to create these essential garments at home using Baldwins' high-quality wool. The knitted helmet and cap set is just one example of the numerous comforts produced during this time, as women worked tirelessly to support the soldiers on the front lines and make a difference in the war effort. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the ingenuity and determination of the people of the United Kingdom during the First World War, and the crucial role that handmade garments played in providing comfort and protection for soldiers in the field.
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