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- Date
- 1930 – 1950
- Material
- wood
- Catalogue Number
- 104.45.0013
- Description
- A lathe turned, mushroom shaped, wooden darning egg. Handle approximately 10.0 cm long and tear shaped with a small round knob at the end. Two lines incised around at widest point, head is convex and shaped like a flat mushroom cap, with concave ring underneath around handle, natural wood finish w…
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- Title
- Darning Egg
- Date
- 1930 – 1950
- Material
- wood
- Dimensions
- 12.0 x 2.0 cm
- Description
- A lathe turned, mushroom shaped, wooden darning egg. Handle approximately 10.0 cm long and tear shaped with a small round knob at the end. Two lines incised around at widest point, head is convex and shaped like a flat mushroom cap, with concave ring underneath around handle, natural wood finish with grain showing.
- Subject
- households
- hobbies
- craft
- knitting
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.45.0013
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- Date
- 1935 – 1945
- Material
- wood; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 104.45.0017
- Description
- A flat, round piece of wood cut out with an undulating edge having five bumps. Light green thread wound around forming a pentagram shape. One side of bobbin shows very fine drawing of two feathers, the reverse having a lily-of-the-valley portrayed. Wood natural and unfinished.
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- Title
- Flat Bobbin
- Date
- 1935 – 1945
- Material
- wood; fibre
- Dimensions
- 0.2 x 5.5 cm
- Description
- A flat, round piece of wood cut out with an undulating edge having five bumps. Light green thread wound around forming a pentagram shape. One side of bobbin shows very fine drawing of two feathers, the reverse having a lily-of-the-valley portrayed. Wood natural and unfinished.
- Subject
- households
- hobbies
- craft
- knitting
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.45.0017
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Knitting Needle Collection
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- Date
- 1930 – 1979
- Material
- paper; metal; plastic
- Catalogue Number
- 104.45.0018 a-h
- Description
- Eight packages containing double pointed knitting needles. (a) A red and black piece of paper which folds inside itself to form an envelope like packet with flaps at each end and a long flap at one side which fits into a slit to seal. Front of packet has elliptical hole which reveals needles inside…
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- Title
- Knitting Needle Collection
- Date
- 1930 – 1979
- Material
- paper; metal; plastic
- Description
- Eight packages containing double pointed knitting needles. (a) A red and black piece of paper which folds inside itself to form an envelope like packet with flaps at each end and a long flap at one side which fits into a slit to seal. Front of packet has elliptical hole which reveals needles inside and is black with red and white printing, "Abel Morrell's AERO knitting needles, made in Reddich England" plus the size and length of the needles. The back is red with black printing, "Important! These Aero sock needles have been produced to meet an insistent demand for a rustless, lightweight, metal needle. If stronger needles are required, the "Flora MacDonald" hardened and tempered steel pins are recommended. Rustless! cannot soil wools, Lightweight, with specially tapered points which will not injure the fingers.". End flaps, "note the points", inside has two paper slits through, under which slide the needles, "Also obtainable AERO Knitting Pins in all the usual 'JUMPER' sizes. For your sewing use: - 'Flora MacDonald' needles - stuck in flannel, contains four metal 9 inch, size 12 needles.( b) 23.3 x 3.4 - paper packet identical to (a) except, "size 8", contains no needles. Marks: pencilled on back, "size 9/ 7 inch". (c) 18.3 x 3.4 - as (a), but smaller and, "size 11/ 7 inch", contains five grey coloured metal double pointed needles. Note: ripped slightly at back tab and inner slit, one needle bent. (d) 18.3 x 3.4 - identical to (d) contains four white plastic double pointed needles stamped faintly, " 'Boye' 2 U.S.A. non-inflammable". Note: 3 holes pricked through front right side. (e) Red and transparent plastic case (20.2 x 1.8) long tube of red plastic on back with .6 cm hole punched at top, and clear plastic on front with small tab at top which tucks inside. Printed on front, "AERO 12 made in England, patented and reg. design. Contains four grey coloured metal double pointed needles approximately 17.5 cm long. (f) white paper with gold printing (18.2 x 2.3) folded into long, narrow envelope with flap and slit to close at one end. Stapled together at bottom and twice along one side; "Superior Quality Knitting Pins, made in England", and on flap, "trade mark (two jumping fish with tails crossed)". On reverse, "Best Cast Steel, Taper Pointed Knitting Pins, one set, no. 11" and trade mark repeated on either side. Contains four shiny metal double pointed knitting needles approximately 17.2 cm long. Inside packet blue. Marks: written in grease pencil on reverse, "15" (price?). (g) white paper with purple and gold printing (23.4 x 2.1) long envelope lined with blue, and folding tab torn from end; "Henry Milward & Sons, nickel plated knitting pins, no. 14 one set (4 to set) 9 inch" and drawing of armoured arm holding sword at each end with "the iron arm" beneath. On reverse, "Use only MILWARDS' needles, Knitting Pins & Crochet Hook, quality guaranteed, made in England" and purple scrolled drawing at open end, packet empty. (h) light green paper with bronze and black printing (23.5 x 2.2) long, narrow envelope with flap and slit at one end, and stapled once at bottom and three times up one side. Flora (head and shoulder vignette of woman, Regd. trade mark) MacDonald, Abel Morrall's, over a century's reputation, Steel Knitting Pins, one set No. 12, patent rustproof envelopes. On reverse, "It's easy sewing with Flora MacDonald Needles, Abel Morrall Ltd., Redditch" with a gold coloured ruled scale in eighths of an inch from 1-8 3/4 inches. On flap, "Made in England, Cross Fox Trade Mark (two jumping foxes with bodies crossed, contains four double pointed, shiny metal needles approximately 22.5 cm long, wrapped in tissue paper. Marks: written on front in ink. "1(7) F1/150(?)" (price?).
- Subject
- households
- hobbies
- craft
- knitting
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.45.0018 a-h
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Knitting Needle Collection
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- Date
- 1935 – 1975
- Material
- plastic; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.45.0019 a-g
- Description
- Three odd sets of double pointed needles, plus four extra odd double pointed needles. (a) 4 transparent orange plastic (22.8 x .3) two tied together with fine brown yarn. Note: one needle broken to 17.1 cm length. (b) 4 purple plastic (22.4 x .3) tied in bunch with grey yarn. Note: 2 broken to a…
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- Title
- Knitting Needle Collection
- Date
- 1935 – 1975
- Material
- plastic; metal
- Description
- Three odd sets of double pointed needles, plus four extra odd double pointed needles. (a) 4 transparent orange plastic (22.8 x .3) two tied together with fine brown yarn. Note: one needle broken to 17.1 cm length. (b) 4 purple plastic (22.4 x .3) tied in bunch with grey yarn. Note: 2 broken to approximately 16.1 cm, end of one available to glue on. (c) 3 yellow plastic (22.8 x .5). d) 1 green plastic (22.7 x .4). e) 1 purple plastic (22.2 x .4) tied to (d) with elastic band. f) 1 light grey metal (22.3 x .45). g) 1 darker grey metal (17.2 x .4).
- Subject
- households
- hobbies
- craft
- knitting
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.45.0019 a-g
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- Date
- 1935 – 1950
- Material
- ivory
- Catalogue Number
- 104.45.0020
- Description
- An ivory crochet hook, "USA size 6", tapering slightly to a hook formed from a notch cut into the ivory. 2.8 cm at other end carved with two sets of double rings around, with a small round knob at the end.
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- Title
- Crochet Hook
- Date
- 1935 – 1950
- Material
- ivory
- Dimensions
- 0.5 x 12.7 cm
- Description
- An ivory crochet hook, "USA size 6", tapering slightly to a hook formed from a notch cut into the ivory. 2.8 cm at other end carved with two sets of double rings around, with a small round knob at the end.
- Subject
- households
- hobbies
- craft
- crochet
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.45.0020
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Sewing Pincushion
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- Date
- 1930 – 1950
- Material
- fibre; paper; metal; plastic; glass
- Catalogue Number
- 104.45.0027 a,b
- Description
- Two, fabric covered, box shaped pincushions with padded tops stuck full of straight pins, safety pins, and needles. (a) larger, blue, satiny fabric with white and pink print border, stretched tightly over sides of cardboard box and carefully stitched along edges, pink and white print cover padded t…
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- Title
- Sewing Pincushion
- Date
- 1930 – 1950
- Material
- fibre; paper; metal; plastic; glass
- Dimensions
- 4.5 x 9.1 x 9.1 cm
- Description
- Two, fabric covered, box shaped pincushions with padded tops stuck full of straight pins, safety pins, and needles. (a) larger, blue, satiny fabric with white and pink print border, stretched tightly over sides of cardboard box and carefully stitched along edges, pink and white print cover padded top of cushion, thread loops, broken, at each corner of underside. Note: fabric worn through in small spot .4 cm at one of underside corners. Brownish stain, 2.5 x 1.3 cm on one side. (b) smaller, white fabric with soft pink and blue floral design. Constructed as (a), with blue ribbons and small pink flowers predominant in the pattern on the sides, and a pink pot of flowers on the top. Bottom covered with pink material, with a faceted clear glass bead stitched to each corner acting as feet for the pincushion.
- Subject
- households
- hobbies
- craft
- sewing
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.45.0027 a,b
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- Date
- 1930 – 1970
- Material
- wood; skin; metal; paper; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 104.45.0032 a-d
- Description
- A collection of four sewing kits. (a) small, plaid egg, hollow, wooden egg painted plaid tartan with six gold lines longitudinally around and small gold symbol plus the name "Stuart", egg splits at middle to open, with small lip on top, and vertical dowel glued into top to hold small round spool …
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- Title
- Needlework Kit
- Date
- 1930 – 1970
- Material
- wood; skin; metal; paper; fibre
- Dimensions
- 5.5 x 3.3 cm
- Description
- A collection of four sewing kits. (a) small, plaid egg, hollow, wooden egg painted plaid tartan with six gold lines longitudinally around and small gold symbol plus the name "Stuart", egg splits at middle to open, with small lip on top, and vertical dowel glued into top to hold small round spool of white and brown thread. Dowel hollow with removable lid and holds straight pins.(b) black leather, arge, flat, U-shaped black leather case with snapping tab at centre of rounded side, opens flat. Lined with blue fabric, and arc shaped strip of leather stitched to one side forming loops to hold various sewing tools, other side has large elasticized pocket, containing various cardboard bobbins of thread. Six brass snaps spaced evenly around curved edge close kit securely. Leather loops hold small scissors, an ivory bobbin with thread, a thimble, a small brown striped silk needle book, a tapestry needle, and a double eyed needle with blunt point. Marks: on underside of snap tab, "London Harness co., Boston, coat of arms." (c) blue leather, smaller, but shaped as (b), lined with blue fabric, with small leather pocket at each and inside holding thread bobbin and needle package, slits and loops on pockets hold small scissors and safety pins. Marks: stamped under snap tab, "made in Germany". (d) green cardboard , matchbook shape which holds a cardboard square wrapped with thread and a needle stuck through, and a cellophane envelope holding two white buttons and a gold safety pin.
- Subject
- households
- hobbies
- craft
- sewing
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.45.0032 a-d
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