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Knitted Gloves and Mittens
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)
[1960s]
Handknitted glove and mitten made by Miss Mary Hartley of Askrigg ( Wensleydale), and traditional curved knitting needles. The glove is patterned and made of fine wool. The mitten is made of oily, nat...
Leg Board (Knitting)
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)
1964
Wooden leg board used at Yore Mills, Aysgarth ( Wensleydale), for stretching out long stockings handknitted for the market. Stockings made of oily natural wool were shrunk, then washed and hung up to ...
Sheep-Farming and Initial Preparation of Wool in Iceland
Hauksdottir, Anna
1968
A study which gives an account of life on a sheep farm in Iceland. Its four chapters present a general history of the country, descriptions of Icelandic sheep (breeds, importation and the effect of fo...
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...
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...
The accomplished lady : a history of genteel pursuits c. 1660-1860
Riley, Noël; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)
2017
Includes bibliographical references (pages 442-453) and index. Introduction -- 1. A woman's lot -- 2. educating a lady -- 3. Reading and literary pursuits -- 4. Cards, indoor games and theatricals -...
The accomplished lady : a history of genteel pursuits c. 1660-1860 (c.2)
Riley, Noël; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)
2017
Includes bibliographical references (pages 442-453) and index. Introduction -- 1. A woman's lot -- 2. educating a lady -- 3. Reading and literary pursuits -- 4. Cards, indoor games and theatricals -...
Needle Supports (Handknitting)
Langhorne, Richard
18 June 1964
Ten fancy carved wooden needle supports from Teesdale (Durham), from the Whitehead Collection at the Castle Museum, York. The supports include an elm bladed support with initials S.G. (Sarah Gargate),...
Dry Stone Waller
[1970s]
Copy of a photograph of an elderly male repairing a dry stone wall, at an unidentified location.
Dry Stone Wall
Langhorne, Richard
November 1970
Dry stone wall and landscape at Alston (Cumbria). No. 4 in a series of 5.
Dry Stone Wall
Langhorne, Richard
November 1970
Dry stone wall and landscape at Alston (Cumbria). No. 5 in a series of 5.
Stone Dwelling House
Danaher, K
[1960s]
Stone dwelling house with dry stone wall in front, at High Bradley (North Yorkshire).