Knitting sheath; c.1843; 2004.0004.049
Knitting sheath
About this objectKnitting sheath
Date Madec.1843
Place Made Medium and MaterialsWood
Measurements30 x 20 x 155 (HWL)
Subject and Association DescriptionKnitting sheath with heart and diamond shaped wooden inlay. Used to hold knitting needles in place above the ladies' hip.
CollectionShantytown Collection
Credit LineGreymouth Gem and Mineral Club
Object Type Object number2004.0004.049
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Recently saw a fabulous collection of these at the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes, Yorkshire Dales, UK and found out that they were often given as love tokens, with inscriptions like this one. Their current temporary exhibition "Let No Loop Down" by contemporary textile artist Ruth Lee, draws from studies of knitting sheaths and knitting in the museum's collections:
http://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/index/enjoying/dales_countryside_museum.htm
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