Marlborough Museum Collection of Textiles
Wool

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Description A hank of knitting wool. It is Petone 4 ply fingering in the new "Peggy" shade 219 Khaki. The hank of wool can be seen at the back of the knitting patterns and the knitting in image 1.

Knitting for the soldiers. Wool was available through the Red Cross and other organisations. People knitted scarves, balaclavas, socks, bedsocks etc., in khaki, airforce blue and navy for the men in the forces. Knitting wool for othe rneeds was in very short supply and required clothing coupons. Knitting sessions were held fortnightly. Non-knitters minded the children and served afternoon tea.

Object ID 0000.600.0232
Object Name Wool
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Last modified on: December 19, 2014