Knitting Collection (page 7)

Miser purse, France, c. 1850. Creator: Unknown
Miser purse, France, c. 1850

Knitting, Modeled 1882-83, cast c. 1886. Creator: Thomas Eakins
Knitting, Modeled 1882-83, cast c. 1886

Vesper Bells, 1897. Creator: Rudolph Eichemeyer
Vesper Bells, 1897. Photogravure, no. 6 from the portfolio " American Pictorial Photography, series i" (1899); edition 146/150

Shaker Case for Knitting Needles, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Helen E. Gilman
Shaker Case for Knitting Needles, 1935/1942

Knitting girl watching the toddler in a craddle (jeune fille tricotant en surveillant un
FIA5405636 Knitting girl watching the toddler in a craddle (jeune fille tricotant en surveillant un bebe endormi dans son berceau) par Anker, Albert (1831-1910)

Woman of La Rochelle knitting with a dog, a parrot and a cat playing with the ball of
LSE4081998 Woman of La Rochelle knitting with a dog, a parrot and a cat playing with the ball of wool. by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info)

The working mother A mother helped by her daughter embroidering and using a chedder
JLJ4642470 The working mother A mother helped by her daughter embroidering and using a chedder. Painting by Jean Baptiste Simeon Chardin (1699-1779) 18th century Sun

French Revolution: Jacobin knitters or Robespierre. We were giving these women money to
JLJ4588666 French Revolution: Jacobin knitters or Robespierre. We were giving these women money to go to the Jacobin Club. Gouache by Pierre Etienne Lesueur (active around 1791-1810), 1793-1794

Maria and Elisabeth van Rysselberghe Knitting in the Garden, c. 1912 (oil on canvas)
1196085 Maria and Elisabeth van Rysselberghe Knitting in the Garden, c.1912 (oil on canvas) by Rysselberghe, Theo van (1862-1926); 81x81.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian

Knitting in a Norwegian Landscape, (oil on canvas)
989847 Knitting in a Norwegian Landscape, (oil on canvas) by Dahl, Hans (1849-1937); 66.1x99.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Knitting in a Norwegian Landscape. Hans Dahl (1849-1937)

A Fishermans Wife - Fifeshire Interior, (watercolour heightened with white)
651892 A Fishermans Wife - Fifeshire Interior, (watercolour heightened with white) by Blacklock, William Kay (1872-1922); 22.2x29.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

First lessons in reading (colour litho)
5224176 First lessons in reading (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First lessons in reading)

Play time (colour litho)
5997660 Play time (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Play time. Illustration for Afternoon Tea, Rhymes for Children)

Girl using a knitting machine (colour litho)
6030793 Girl using a knitting machine (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl using a knitting machine)

La Madre (engraving)
1057952 La Madre (engraving) by Horsley, Walter Charles (1855-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Madre. Illustration for The Graphic)

By the Cradle (pen and India ink over graphite)
1217622 By the Cradle (pen and India ink over graphite) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); 11x13.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

Girls school in Algeria, 1860 (b / w photo)
939871 Girls school in Algeria, 1860 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The knitting needle (chromolitho)
977641 The knitting needle (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The knitting needle)

Wool: sheep (chromolitho)
968637 Wool: sheep (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wool: sheep. Liebig card, from a series on materials fo making clothes)

Grandmas Stories (chromolitho)
968373 Grandmas Stories (chromolitho) by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandmas Stories.); © Look and Learn

The Knitter, engraved by Duthe, c. 1816 (coloured engraving)
STC428338 The Knitter, engraved by Duthe, c.1816 (coloured engraving) by Busset-Dubruste, Madame G. (fl.1806-17) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comic postcard, Man looking for his spectacles - Spoonerisms Date: 20th century

Scottish lasses knitting jerseys for the fishermen during their dinner hour. Date: November 1912

Comic postcard, Couple discussing incubators for babies Date: 20th century

Sheep (colour litho)
2795434 Sheep (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheep. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations Instructives)

Woman knitting on four needles
2602710 Woman knitting on four needles by Woods, Henry (1846-1921); (add.info.: Woman, her feet resting on a footstool, knitting on four needles)

Old woman knitting (colour photo)
3102719 Old woman knitting (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old woman knitting. Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Le tricot de grand mere (colour litho)
3095708 Le tricot de grand mere (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le tricot de grand mere)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Now this economy is here
The Caption is Now this economy is here - we ll have to darn the darns Ole dear. They have been darning since 1941 so they probably really are down to the darns

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Wool without coupons
The Caption is Wool without coupons. Although the card was posted in 1947, the drawing is about wartime clothes rationing which did not finish until 1949. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1947

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I m doin me knit
The Caption reads I m doing my knit - a play on the wartime need to do your bit. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1941

Washington at Home, pub. 1867 (engraving)
2652869 Washington at Home, pub. 1867 (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Washington (1732-99); Martha Washington (1731-1802);

River Firemen knitting bags. Date: circa 1941

Trades in Regency England. Sail cloth, stone quarries and timber for ship building. Sailors unfurling a canvas sail on a ship 13, men moving blocks of stone in a Portland quarry 14

Trades in Regency Scotland: distillery, cannon boring and paviours. Workers distilling whisky in a distillery in Edinburgh 70, worker boring a cannon at Carron Works factory 71

Trades in Regency England: flannel market, copper mines and shoe-maker. Man showing rolls of flannel cloth in Welchpool 46, miners digging for copper ore in Parys Mine, Anglesea 47

Interior of Cruck Cottage, possibly Shipley Glen (oil on canvas)
1128477 Interior of Cruck Cottage, possibly Shipley Glen (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); 32x46.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

Girl Reading (oil on canvas)
BRM288973 Girl Reading (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeune fille lisant; ); Belgian, out of copyright

Knitting for the long winter evenings, 1943. Patterns for vest and pants, and a pastel sweater. Date: 1943

Whitworth knitting machine. Date: 1846

Advert, Fleisher Knitting Wool. 1922

An Outdoor Literary Salon, early 19th century (colour litho)
CHT225272 An Outdoor Literary Salon, early 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Benevolent School (w / c on paper)
BAG46390 The Benevolent School (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; English, out of copyright

A MisDeal, 1877 (oil on canvas)
WAG13351 A MisDeal, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Frederick Daniel (1826-1911); 76.2 x 101.6 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Barrens shepherd. Engraving in "Characters and Costumes vary"
DUV4211776 Barrens shepherd. Engraving in " Characters and Costumes vary". New Epinal Imaging. Imp. lith. Pinot et Sagaire, booksellers publishing at Epinal. Plate NAa411

The Mother Portrait of Aged Woman, 1907 (pastel on paper)
LRI4687575 The Mother Portrait of Aged Woman, 1907 (pastel on paper) by Boccioni, Umberto (1882-1916); 77x70 cm; Galleria Civica d Arte Moderna, Milan, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian

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"Knitting: A Timeless Craft Weaving Stories and Warmth" In the midst of chaos, knitting threads together a sense of comfort and unity. With Mabel Lucie Attwell's enchanting illustration in "Theres a Long, Long Trail, " we embark on a journey through time. During World War II, an instruction booklet titled "Knitting for the RAF" became a lifeline for many brave souls. Knitting needles clicked rhythmically as they crafted garments to protect those who soared high above. Amidst wartime scarcity, even advertisements played their part. A poster advertising Sunlight Soap showcased the versatility by featuring intricate patterns that could be created with their product. Who said pirates couldn't knit? Unveiling a pirate knitting pattern brought whimsy to this age-old craft, proving that creativity knows no bounds. Even royalty found solace in knitting during challenging times. In May 1942, the Royal family gathered at home for a special sitting captured by ILN magazine—a heartwarming image that reminds us of our shared humanity. The term "Knitting Sweetheart" emerged as loved ones knitted tokens of affection for soldiers fighting far from home. Each stitch carried love and hope across vast distances. Sometimes mischief finds its way into our yarn-filled world—like when mischievous kittens become tangled in wool. Their playful antics remind us to embrace joy amidst life's tangles. Becoming an expert knitter requires dedication and practice. Countless hours are spent perfecting techniques and unraveling challenges until mastery is achieved—an art form worth celebrating. From Shetland shawls to Baldwin's knitting leaflet during WW1, these timeless creations have adorned shoulders throughout history—each one telling its own story woven with care and craftsmanship. In times of war, Patons knitting wools advertisement provided comfort through handmade comforts—a reminder that even small acts can make significant differences in people's lives. Books like "Women & War.