Woollen Collection (#11)

Samuel Cunliffe Lister, 1st Baron Masham, 1815 - 1906. English Inventor And Industrialist. From Cities Of The World, Published C.1893

A Ladies Red Cross Sewing Meeting In Claridges Hotel, Making Woollen Shirts For The War Effort During World War I. From The Illustrated War News, 1914

Airedale Mills Bingley DES01_01_0616
Airedale Mills, Crossflatts, Bingley, Bradford, viewed across the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Photographed by Eileen Deste between 1966 and 1974

Clothes prop with comic verse on a Christmas card
Clothes prop with washing line and socks, with comic verse on a Christmas card -- including a Leap Year proposal in advance of the following year. Date: circa 1890s

Rug, oblong, Qing dynasty, 1662-1722. Creator: Unknown
Rug, oblong, Qing dynasty, 1662-1722

Margaret Vyner, 1940
Margaret Vyner, wife of actor Hugh Williams, sporting an outfit made from wool designed by Norman Hartnell, who was at the time dress-maker to the Queen. 1940

Advert for Braemar Scotlands finest knitwear 1935
Womens botany, fine lambswool and pure cashmere cardigans. 1935

The Early Iron Age. The bog body from Huldremose in Djursland from 100 AD. The woman wore a skirt of wool, a scarf and two fleece capes. Her hair was tied up with a long woollen cord

Winter sports outfit by Elsa Schiaparelli
Illustration showing a sweater with adjustable high collar, bonnet and high woollen leggings by Elsa Schiaparelli. 1928

Woman police officer in uniform, London
Woman police officer in woollen V-neck jumper and trousers, together with the reinforced bowler hat introduced in 1985. Date: circa 1985

Girl and boy in knitted cardigans. The price of the pattern is shown in both old and new currencies (one shilling equalling five pence). circa 1971

1940s girl with skipping rope
A girl with a skipping rope models a knitted jersey, circa 1941. Date: c. 1941

What to Knit for Baby - childrens knitting book
Charming illustration on the front cover of a knitting book published by Scotch Wool and Hosiery Stores. Date: c.1930

WWII knitting booklet, Home Front Woollies
Front cover of a knitting booklet produced by Weldons featuring a variety of patterns to make garments for war workers from a resolute looking member of the Home Guard to female members of the armed

WWII knitting, New Woollies for soldiers, sailors & airmen
Front cover of a knitting booklet from the Second World War published by yarn manufacturer Weldon, featuring woollen garments which could made for men in the armed services

Mittens and body belt, WW1 knitting, comforts for troops
Patterns for mittens and a body belt (designed to keep the midriff warm), two items of clothing which could be knitted for soldiers at the front featured in a Great War era knitting booklet published

Helmet with cape pieces by Marjory Tillotson, WW1 knitting
Pattern from a Baldwins knitting booklet during the First World War for a wool helmet with cape pieces to protect the neck and chest designed by the leading knitting expert

Weldons garments & hospital comforts, knitting booklet, WW1
Be useful in this time of war. Front cover of a Weldons booklet with instructions on how to make a variety of garments for soldiers and hospital comforts for wounded men

Sentinel knitting booklet, socks, WW1
Front cover of the Sentinel Knitting Booklet published by Charles Sykes and Co, of St. Andrews Mills, Bradford during the First World War

American Red Cross Womens Bureau WW1 knitting booklet
Front cover of The American Red Cross Womens Bureau instructions for knitting comforts for soldiers. Photograph features a very handsome young man dressed in a knitted balaclava with extended chest

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

Man in Khaki WW1 sock knitting kit box and instructions
The Man in Khaki sock knitting kit, designed to make the knitting of socks for troops as simple and efficient as possible

WW1 knitting - comic postcard, Naughty Netta
Naughty Nettas Knitting Knickers for the Seat of War. Humorous postcard inspired by the national effort of knitting comforts for soldiers during the First World War

Checked knitted chess board vest, WW1
A British soldier proudly displaying a knitted vest under his jacket which, as well as eeping him warm, doubles as a portable chess and draughts board

Advert for Dickins & Jones womens clothing 1912
Seletion of reduced womens clothing, Irish hand knitted golf coat, blouse robe ready fro wear of washing linen trimmed paisley embroidered lawn collar and cuffs

Advert for Wolsey pure wool underwear 1914
Advertisement for Wolsey pure wool underwear, made in Britain, by Britons. September 1914

Advert for the Olva sleeping blanket, WW1
Advertisement for the Olva improved sleeping blanket, a great improvement on the ordinary sleeping bag. Invaluable for officers on active service

Three young women modelling swimsuits in 1942

Happy woman in cold weather F005 / 0255
MODEL RELEASED. Happy woman in cold weather

Woolly Stockings C. 1940
A smiling young woman, reclining on tasselled cushions, pulls on a wool stocking while pointing her toe in the air

Washing ore to extract gold. Water is fed into a sieve containing crushed ore. Solution containing ore in suspension is fed along collecting pans, often lined with dark woollen cloth

A Shetland knitter, 1912. Artist: GW Wilson
A Shetland knitter, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Woollen Carpet. Indian (Royal Factory of Lahore); 17th Century, 1903. From The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 1 - March to May 1903. [The Burlington Magazine, Limited, London, 1903]

Woollen Carpet, Enriched with Gold and Silver Thread. Persian; Late 16th Century, 1903. From The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 1 - March to May 1903

Doubling frame in a large woollen mill, Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA, early 20th century(?). Stereoscopic card. Detail

Spinning room, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, late 19th or early 20th century(?). Artist: Keystone View Company
Spinning room, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, late 19th or early 20th century(?). Winding bobbins with woollen yarn for weaving. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Pile Carpet (Detail: Fallow deers and horsemen), 5th-4th century BC. Ancient Altaian, Pazyryk Burial Mounds. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Advert for Goochs toddlers clothing 1929
Three charming styles, girls double breasted overcoat with bonnet, boys suit made from crepe-de-chine with white front collar and cuffs

John Smedley knitted swimsuits
Advertisement for John Smedley knitted swimwear. Good quality but no doubt rather itchy after a dip. 1938

Woollen embroidery on part of army shirt, 1945 (c). Associated with Bert Worne and the Essex Regiment, the 3rd Indian Division (Chindits) and the Chindits

Advert for Dickins & Jones soldiers & sailors comforts 1914
Selection of Christmas gifts for soldiers and sailors. 1914

Advert for Frederick Gorringe winter comforts 1915
Winter comforts... for our troops. Advertisement for Frederick Gorringe, winter woollies, khaki cardigans and service scarfs for British soldiers during World War I. 1915

A Tatler Fashion, by Gordon Conway
A Spring ensemble destined to be made in a light woollen material. The red coat is lined with the same material as the dress, the stripes being reversed. The scheme is completed with a red felt hat

WW1 - Two little seated children playing with a ball of wool
WW1 Propaganda postcard - late war era - " It will all come right in the end". Two little children playing with a ball of wool, sitting on a large chair

Rainbow Wool for French Knitting circa 1930s

Advertisement for Braemar Wool Suits 1936
Advertisement for Braemar Wool Suits. This illustration shows two women wearing elegant woollen suits with stylish accessories of coordinating colours (gloves, hats)

Advert for D H Evans necessities for soldiers and sailors
Advertisement for D H Evans of Oxford Street, selling necessities for keeping soldiers warm in the harsh winter, fingerless khanki mitts, brown or navy bag gloves, double breasted khaki wool sweater

Portugal, Madeira, Funchal: Peasant woman spinning wool Date: 2016

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"Woollen: A Timeless Thread Weaving Through History" In the early 20th century, Baldwins knitting leaflet and Patons knitting wools advertisement were essential companions for those seeking warmth during WW1. As winter approached, putting on ice skates became a cherished ritual, with woollen socks providing comfort and insulation against the cold. Lancashire Spinning Mill in the Victorian period was a bustling hub of activity, where skilled workers transformed raw wool into luxurious fabrics. The sporty lacrosse girl donned her woollen uniform with pride as she fearlessly took to the field, showcasing both style and functionality. At Saltaire Woollen Mill in late 19th-century England, hardworking individuals dedicated their days to crafting exquisite textiles that would warm hearts across the country. With his quizzing glass in hand, a distinguished man admired his finely tailored suit made from high-quality woollen fabric - a mark of sophistication and refinement. Choosing a club was not just about skill but also about camaraderie; these gentlemen bonded over shared interests while wearing their stylish woollen attire. Two elegantly dressed women by Chantal epitomized timeless fashion as they showcased stunning outfits crafted from sumptuous woollen materials. Even French actress Brigitte Bardot sought solace in Scotland's chilly weather during filming; wrapped in cosy woollens, she exuded effortless glamour amidst breathtaking landscapes. Tatler winter fashions by Gordon Conway celebrated the versatility of wool through chic designs that kept society's elite warm without compromising on style. Bonus: Underneath our feet lurks an unexpected menace – carpet beetle larvae. These tiny creatures have an insatiable appetite for natural fibres like wool but serve as a reminder of its enduring appeal even to nature itself.