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Handknitting
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Handknitting

Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)

[1960s]

Incomplete handknitted woollen item (possibly a sock or stocking) made by Mrs. Jane Metcalfe of Keld ( Swaledale). The knitting sits on a low wooden stool, and is attached to traditional curved needle...

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Handknitting
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Handknitting

Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)

[1960s]

Mrs. Jane Metcalfe knitting using short needles, Keld ( Swaledale). Mounted on Photo File card. With typed note.

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Handknitting
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Handknitting

Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)

[1960s]

Mrs. Jane Metcalfe knitting using short needles, Keld ( Swaledale). A wooden knitting sheath, into which a bent needle is inserted, is visible. The ball of wool she is using is a thick and natural col...

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Handknitting
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Handknitting

Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)

[1960s]

Mrs. Jane Metcalfe knitting using short needles, Keld ( Swaledale). A wooden knitting sheath, into which a bent needle is inserted, is just visible. The ball of wool she is using is a thick and natura...

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Handknitting: Top Crook

Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)

[1960s]

Mrs. Jane Metcalfe using a top crook to hold her knitting firmly in place around her waist, Keld ( Swaledale). She knits using traditional curved needles and a knitting sheath. Mounted on Photo File c...

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Handknitting: Top Crook

Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)

[1960s]

Mrs. Jane Metcalfe using a top crook to hold her knitting firmly in place around her waist, Keld ( Swaledale). She knits using traditional curved needles and a knitting sheath. Mounted on Photo File c...

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