Rushen Camp internee-made pair of crocheted gloves
Date made: 1940-1944
Place made: Port Erin
Description: A pair of navy blue crocheted cotton gloves. The navy pair were specifically made to accompany a bridesmaid's outfit for a wedding.
Made at Rushen Internment Camp by internees and sold at Collinson's cafe craft shop (run by internees) in Port Erin. Purchased by donor who worked as a secretary at the Second World War camp.
Materials: cotton
Object name: gloves
Collection: Costume & Textiles Collection
ID Number: 1995-0186/11
Subject tags : #WW2INTERNMENTMUSEUMCOLLECTIONS
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